Finance (FNC) CPSO
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Course numbers with the # symbol included (e.g. #400) have not been taught in the last 3 years.
FNC 611 - Money and Banking
Credits: 4
This course examines financial markets and financial intermediaries, and their role in creating and maintaining economic efficiency. It analyzes the performance of banks and other financial institutions and reviews the functions and measurements of money. It also examines and assesses the use of monetary policy tools, targets, and goals within the context of current economic conditions. Note: ECO 580 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 470 with a minimum grade of D- or ECO 512G with a minimum grade of D-.
Equivalent(s): MGMT 611G
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
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- Analyze the role financial markets and intermediaries have in creating and maintaining economic efficiency.
- Explain the performance of banks and other financial institutions as they have changed over time according to banking regulations in the U.S.
- Examine the increased interdependence of world economies and monetary policies.
- Critique the management of a commercial bank, including asset, liability, liquidity, and capital management, as well as the management of credit and interest rate risks.
- Analyze monetary policy tools, targets, and goals within the context of current economic conditions.
FNC 612 - Investment Principles
Credits: 4
This course provides the learner with a thorough overview of investments. Students will compare and contrast the major investment vehicles available today, including stocks, bonds, money markets, and mutual funds. Topics may include the analysis of investment vehicles (such as stocks, bonds, money markets, and mutual funds), consideration of risk and expected rates of return, time value of money applications, and the principles of asset allocation, risk tolerance, and diversification.
Prerequisite(s): (MTH 402 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 502G with a minimum grade of D-) and (MTH 504 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 504G with a minimum grade of D-).
Equivalent(s): MGMT 612G
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
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- Deconstruct investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, money markets, and mutual funds within the global economy.
- Evaluate the large variety of investment literature, including newspapers, periodicals, financial websites, prospectuses, and annual reports.
- Compare and contrast the major investment vehicles available today, including stocks, bonds, money markets, and mutual funds.
- Implement investment strategies that are consistent with a given risk tolerance profile, target return, and time frame.
- Relate current economic and investment news to predict and react to where the market may be headed.
FNC 665 - Financial Management
Credits: 4
A successful financial manager focuses on maximizing shareholder wealth, while also considering other stakeholders such as employees and communities. This course utilizes financial formulas, tables, and spreadsheets to focus on the financial functions of analysis, planning and decision-making, and control. Topics may include financial statement analysis and forecasting, working capital policy, cost of capital and capital budgeting techniques, interaction with financial markets, and time value of money techniques. NOTE: MTH 504 Statistics is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): (ACCT 532 with a minimum grade of D- or ACCT 511G with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 511G with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 569G with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 569 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ECO 470 with a minimum grade of D- or ECO 512G with a minimum grade of D-).
Equivalent(s): MGMT 613G
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
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- Calculate investment risks using various methods that effect the financial decision-making of an organization.
- Develop forecasted financial statements as determined by various companies and competitors current and historic financial statements.
- Develop cash and capital budgets, including the analysis of working components, and replacement or expansion decisions that might determine budgeting techniques.
- Prepare communications that relay financial information to a broad spectrum of audiences.
- Inspect ethical issues inherent in the financial management of a business such as alternative forms of business organization and organizational decision making.
FNC 675 - Financial Modeling and Decision-Making
Credits: 4
This course prepares managers to develop real-world financial models and to interpret financial information for effective business decision making. It builds upon knowledge in accounting, finance, and economics and emphasizes the strategic application of such knowledge in the corporate setting. Students employ the tools of analysts to develop their understanding of how managers use financial data to guide decisions and to increase value. Topics may include capital budgeting, strategic investments, financial risk, and debt. NOTE: MTH 504 Statistics is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): (ACCT 532 with a minimum grade of D- or ACCT 511G with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 511G with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 569G with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 569 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ECO 470 with a minimum grade of D- or ECO 512G with a minimum grade of D-).
Equivalent(s): MGMT 615G
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
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- Analyze how financial modeling affects decision-making in an organization.
- Identify and assess the factors that influence and affect the integrity and accuracy of financial models.
- Produce a financial business model for use in making financial business decisions.
- Define and discuss the impediments, opportunities, and dilemmas, inherent in financial decision-making processes across industries.
- Interpret complex financial information in the context of applied strategic decision-making for business.
- Determine how capital budgeting, strategic investments, financial risk, and debt factor into business decisions.