Prerequisite/Corequisite Key
| P = Course must be taken previously | C = Course must be taken concurrently | E = Course can be taken previously or concurrently |
| (RQ) = Required | (RM) = Recommended |
FINC 403
Financial Foundations
1 credit hour
This course includes basic concepts of the time value of money, discounts cash flows, capital budgeting, debt and equity financing.
FINC 521
Managerial Finance
3 credit hours
Students develop an understanding of financial theory necessary to implement effective financial strategies. The course reviews fundamental concepts such as time value and the basics of risk and return. The course explores the valuation of bonds and stocks, strategic investments, and financing decisions, including the cost of capital, capital budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
FINC 565
Capital Markets and Investing
3 credit hours
P: FINC-521
Investing involves risk - but this course teaches you how to manage that risk and make the right decisions to build and protect your wealth. What portfolio decisions are safer? How can companies thrive by balancing debt and equity? How can options mitigate risk? By the end, you will have the financial acumen to make informed investment decisions, optimize portfolio performance and master strategies for risk management, capital allocation, and sustainable financial growth.
FINC 566
Financial Statements Analysis and Valuation
3 credit hours
Financial statements are a gold mine for valuing companies accurately, influencing investment decisions, and driving success. This course covers financial statement analysis, financial ratios, risk assessment, pro forma statements, and advanced valuation techniques like DCF and comparable company analysis. Students will learn to interpret and utilize these tools to make informed investment decisions and effectively communicate financial insights.
FINC 567
Frontiers of Finance
3 credit hours
Finance isn't a static field, and understanding disruptors like blockchain and cryptocurrency allows you to capitalize on opportunities that are revolutionizing financial operations. Students will describe and evaluate blockchain, analyze cryptocurrencies, and assess decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. By course end, students will be ready to explore blockchain and crypto career opportunities and lead discussions on these cutting-edge technologies.
FINC 577
Special Topics in Finance
3 credit hours
The focus of this course is on special topics in finance. The course will be offered as a seminar on a subject of current interest.