FINC 301. Principles of Real Estate. (3 Credits)

Emphasis in this course is on the economic and social aspects of real estate-markets, property rights, contracts, deeds, property ownership, insurance, management and planning for the future.

FINC 305. Personal Finance Management. (3 Credits)

Principles and methods of managing personal income, wealth and credit are examined. Included are sources and uses of funds, budgeting, taxation, insurance, time value of money, estate planning and retirement planning.

FINC 309. Principles of Finance. (3 Credits)

Students are exposed to the field of finance including financial concepts, financial analysis, decision involving long-term assets, sources and forms of long-term financing, international financial markets and issues, as well as selected ethical and social issues related to finance. Prerequisites: ACCT 200 or permission of the instrctor.

FINC 380. Student Managed Invest Fund. (3 Credits)

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of portfolio management principles to manage he Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). Emphasis is placed on the practical application of investment strategies through the management of an actual investment fund. Students will analyze financial markets, conduct research, and make investment decisions related to equity portfolio in a realworld setting. Topics include fundamental analysis financial modeling, risk assessment and the development of investment strategies. Prerequisites: COBU 300.

FINC 400. Corporate Finance. (3 Credits)

Students learn the concepts critical to the financial manager in a contemporary environment, including risk valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, long-term financing, derivative securities, as well as topics of special interest like mergers and acquisitions, lease financing, and working capital management. Prerequisite: COBU 300.

FINC 415. International Financial Manage. (3 Credits)

The course deals with an in-depth analysis of risks of financing foreign operations and the management of international assets as viewed by multinational financial managers. It concentrates on the development of risk management policies that are appropriate for the multinational firm. Prerequisite: COBU 300 or NBFI 350 201608.

FINC 446. Entrepreneurial Finance. (3 Credits)

The course examines small business start-up management with emphasis on financial decision-making for entrepreneurs, and the functions of investment banking institutions as they relate to small business capital acquisition and management. Also included are legal concerns and strategies for minority start-up ventures. The case study method will be used. Prerequisite: COBU 300 or NBFI 350 201608.

FINC 450. Investments. (3 Credits)

This course examines the various types of securities, valuation models for bonds, stocks, and options, security markets, and theories of portfolio management. Special emphasis is placed on common stock portfolios. Prerequisite: COBU 300 or the approval of the Instructor. 202508.

FINC 460. Invet Analysis & Portfolio Mgm. (3 Credits)

The course provides an in-depth analysis of fixed-income securities and markets. Financial theories are applied to the construction of fixed-income security portfolios. Topics include duration, convexity, realized compound yield, mortgage-backed securities, interest-rate swaps, bond immunization, and interest-rate futures and options. Prerequisite: FINC 360 201608.

FINC 465. Mgmt Financial Institutions. (3 Credits)

Students are exposed to the analysis of the management of financial institutions, including the management of asset and liability structures, control of financial operations, and the effect of regulations on financial management practices. Prerequisite: COBU 300.

FINC 472. Risk Management & Insurance. (3 Credits)

This is a study of the insurance industry, the different forms of insurance coverage, and an analysis of the concept of risk. The course examines risk management techniques to neutralize the effect of risk inherent in daily life. Prerequisite: COBU 300 or NBFI 350 201608.