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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves
the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.
FINANCE COURSES
FIN 327. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles and analysis techniques
of finance as applied to business organizations. The basis for virtually
all financial analysis methodology lies in discounted cash flow analysis
which is covered in this course. DCF techniques are then applied to
areas of basic corporate decision-making involving the acquisition or
replacement of physical assets and the decision to pursue capital projects.
Finance 327 is a quantitative, problem solving course. Prerequisites:
ACCT 260, ECON 212, ITM 153, and MATH 105. Offered in the Fall and Spring
semesters. One semester; three credits
FIN 340. INVESTMENTS (Formerly FIN 429)
Finance 340 covers the principles governing the selection of investment
media, topics in modern portfolio theory, and techniques of analysis
and evaluation as applied to various investment alternatives. The functioning
of security markets and how financial assets are traded as well as valuation
techniques for bonds, equity instruments, options and futures are covered.
Emphasis is on gaining a more in-depth understanding of financial investment
alternatives, their valuation and analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 327. Offered
in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
FIN 346. PERSONAL FINANCE
The course is designed to acquaint the student with basic principles
necessary to efficiently manage personal financial affairs. Special
attention is given to the areas of budgeting, insurance, consumer credit,
housing cost problems, and investment opportunities. This course cannot
be used to fulfill any of the Finance requirements in the School of
Business. Offered as needed. One semester; three credits
FIN 350. FINANCIAL MARKETS
Survey of financial markets and institutions and their individual
characteristics; sources of supply of and demand for funds in each market,
the complex interrelations among markets and the role of each in the
process of capital formation and allocation. Prerequisites: FIN 327,
ECON 303. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
FIN 400. FINANCE INTERNSHIP (Formerly
BUS 400)
Under the supervision of a faculty member from the appropriate department,
students in the School of Business, after receiving the approval of
the faculty, are placed in the offices of cooperating firms to receive
on-the-job training under the supervision of members of the firm. Credit
is granted upon acceptance of periodic reports and a final summary report
of work done verified by the authorized supervisor and the instructor.
Offered in the Fall and Spring. Pass/Fail Grading. One semester; three
credits
FIN 410. DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
Structure, operation, and mechanics of trading in markets for futures,
swaps, options, synthetic options, and futures on options; transfer
of risk and stabilization of prices through futures trading; buying/selling
strategies; valuation of futures contracts and options. Applications
of derivatives to hedging and speculating strategies. Prerequisite:
FIN 340. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
FIN 427. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II (Formerly
FIN 328)
Extends the knowledge of financial management and provides insights
into the complexity of the decisions faced by practicing financial managers.
Various topics are covered in the course with major emphasis on capital
budgeting. Other topics covered include working capital management,
international mergers and acquisitions, financial engineering, optimal
capital structure, and enterprise value. Prerequisite: FIN 327. Offered
in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
FIN 430. SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE
Readings and discussions of recent significant finance and investment
literature. Possible subject areas include leveraged buyouts, mergers
and acquisitions, junk bonds, speculative markets, fixed-income investments,
foreign markets and exchanges, and hedging. Prerequisites: FIN 327,
340. Offered in the Spring semester with the graduate course MFIN 652.
One semester; three credits
FIN 437. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The international aspects of financial management. Topics include currency
markets and exchange rate determination, transfer of funds, banking
services, international financial institutions, parity conditions, foreign
exchange exposure and management, and valuation of international projects.
Prerequisite: FIN 427. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester;
three credits
FIN 440. PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
The analysis and valuation of securities and the selection, timing,
diversification, and other aspects of supervising the management of
investment portfolios. Students analyze the composition of, make buy/sell
recommendations for, and evaluate the performance of a portfolio during
the semester. Prerequisite: FIN 340. Offered in the Fall semester (beginning
in Fall 2003). One semester; three credits
FIN 450 INVESTMENT CHALLENGE I
Students learn the essentials of portfolio management by making investing
decisions for an actual client. Students will prepare, buy, hold, and
sell recommendations to present to an investment committee. These recommendations
will be used to invest $350,000 of the Tennessee Valley Authority's
portfolio. Students will compete with other colleges and universities
for prize money. Class enrollment is limited. Application for participation
must be made prior to registration. Permission of TVA Investment Challenge
Coordinator required. For further information or an application form,
contact Dr. Bevalee Pray at bpray@cbu.edu. Prerequisite: FIN 327. Offered
in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
FIN 451 INVESTMENT CHALLENGE II
Students gain advanced knowledge of portfolio management by determining
sector weightings, choosing equity investment recommendations, and tracking
performance of an actual portfolio. Students will deal directly with
a client, TVA, and compete among other schools for prize money. Class
enrollment is limited. Application for participation must be made prior
to registration. Permission of TVA Investment Challenge Coordinator
required. For further information or an application form, contact Dr.
Bevalee Pray at bpray@cbu.edu. Prerequisite: FIN 450. Offered if the
Spring semester. One semester; three credits
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