Finance Concentration

The Finance concentration provides an understanding of the economic issues related to the valuation of assets in domestic and international settings.   It will help students develop the skills needed to analyze the investment and capital structure decisions faced by firms and investors.   The course sequence focuses on the investment and capital structure decisions in a risk-return framework.   This concentration places emphasis on developing and fostering the student's decision-making skills. 

This 3-course concentration includes two required courses and one elective in Finance.  FIN 6416 is a prerequisite for FIN 6515.   

1.      FIN 6416    Advanced Financial Management

The course provides a synthesis of the theory and practice of corporate finance in a world populated with self-interested economic agents.  Particular attention is given to the application of technology in such areas as capital budgeting and financial statement analysis. 

Prerequisite:   MBA Essentials Finance module or FIN 6406 Financial Management 

2.      FIN 6515    Investments

This course is an examination of the risks and returns of alternative investment media within the framework of various valuation models.  Special attention is given to the investment process and the criteria for investment decisions.  

Prerequisite:   MBA Essentials Finance module or FIN 6406 Financial Management 

3.      FIN 6605    International Financial Management

This course provides for the development of a strong foundation in international financial management, including: the financial environment; foreign exchange markets; foreign exchange risk and decision-making models; operating, transaction and accounting exposures; worldwide sales; process of internationalization; foreign trade zones; various swaps and decision-making models; and direct foreign investments and swap arrangements.  

Prerequisite:   MBA Essentials Finance module or FIN 6406 Financial Management

4.      FIN 6934    Selected Topics in Finance

Prerequisite:   MBA Essentials Finance module or FIN 6406 Financial Management