Finance (FIN)

Presents a fundamental treatment of how money functions in the U.S. and world economies. Topics include the concept of money supply and the role the bank plays as a money creator and participant in the nation's payment mechanism. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Provides a comprehensive examination of the concepts and principles of personal finance and offers solid strategies for successful management and planning. Teaches planning, analyzing and controlling financial resources, and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to take advantage of favorable financial opportunities, resolve personal financial problems, achieve self-satisfaction and strive towards financial security. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Examines the tools and techniques used in the world of finance. Introduces basic financial concepts including time value of money, asset valuation, risk analysis and return on investment. Emphasizes evaluation and decision-making techniques pertaining to financial management in various business situations. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A

Prerequisite: Take ACC-152. Take ADM-133.

Covers topics as it pertains to the financial services industry including: sales, marketing, customer service, professionalism, and leadership. Instructional methods include case study analysis, scenarios, interviews and individual project work. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Minimum C- in FIN-110. Minimum C- in FIN-121. Take MKT-140. Take ADM-133, MAT-102 or MAT-708.

Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a special concentration of study under the guidance of a faculty member. Requires completion of an honors project contract. May be taken more than once. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A; Comments: Requires approval of supervising professor and dean

Provides readings, papers and basic research or other projects under the individual guidance of a staff member. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A; Comments: Permission of instructor, dean