Curriculum

Core Courses

• Corporate Finance

  In-depth examination of asset, liability and capital structure management, with emphasis on valuation capital budgeting techniques; risk evaluation; working capital management, and methods of short-term, intermediate and long-term financing. Prerequisite: ACG 6026 or equivalent

• Quantitative Methods in Financial Analysis

  Introduction to mathematical and statistical methods used in finance. The applications of computer techniques to financial management. Prerequisite: FIN 6428

• Securities Analysis

  An analysis of securities and the organization and operation of their markets. The determination of the risk reward structure of equity and debt securities and their valuation. Special emphasis on common stocks. Other topics include options, mutual fluids and technical analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 6428

• Financial Markets and Institutions

  This course focuses on the workings of the U.S.'s and world's financial markets and institutions. It spans interest rate determination, federal policy, and management and policies of commercial banks.

• Financial Futures and Fixed Income Investments

  An examination of the structure, uses, and strategies associated with financial futures markets. Valuation, hedging. speculative activity, and the other futures related risk management issues are discussed. The varieties of fixed income securities and their default risk. The valuation of fixed income securities and their use in the investment and risk management. Prerequisite: FIN 6246

• Financial Risk Management

  A survey of financial instruments used for financial risk management, including forwards, futures, options and swaps. Emphasis is on identification of financial risks and designing an optimal risk management program. Prerequisite: FIN 6246 or FIN 6515

• Global Financial Strategy

  This course covers aspects of strategic financial environment and management of firms that operate in a global arena; to include recent developments in financial strategy, international trade and economic decision-making.

• Portfolio Management

  Practical and theoretical problems associated with the techniques of optimal portfolio selection, construction, and revision. The portfolio objectives of individuals, corporations and fluids. Measurement of portfolio performance and related empirical evidence. The role of computers in portfolio management. Prerequisite: FIN 6515. Required Electives: Financial Management

• Financial Planning and Statement Analysis

  Examination of fundamental analysis of corporate financial planning and financial statements. Identification of reliable estimates of fundamental corporate earning power and earning risks and valuation.