Courses
CM 726 CAPSTONE IN COMMUNICATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
NU 900 CONTINOUS REGISTRATION 1.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed All Years
NU 721 PROJECT TOPIC DEVELOPMENT 1.0 Credit(s)
In the first of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP-lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. This first seminar will assist DNP students in developing the abstract, problem statement, evidence review plan, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Take NU-700 and NU-710
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
FN 912 EMPIRICAL METHODS IN FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to empirical research in finance, covering the techniques most often used in the analysis and testing of financial economic theory. The course covers both time-series and cross-section methods. Topics include event studies, empirical tests of asset pricing models, forecasting relationships, return predictability in the time-series and cross-section, asset pricing anomalies, and specification and identification issues in corporate finance. Prerequisite: Take FN-901
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
FN 913 ADV. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
The course provides a comprehensive overview of various types of financial risk and the techniques employed to manage them. The material covers standard risk identification and measurement models as well as alternative models addressing options and structured credit risks. Real-world complexities of risk modeling are discussed, along with the background on financial innovation, liquidity, leverage, and financial crises. Prerequisite: Take FN-906
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 722 PROJ. METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 1.0 Credit(s)
In the second of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP-lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. This second seminar will assist DNP students in developing the methodology including but not limited to: setting, sample size, description of measures with reliability and validity, procedures for implementation, and plans for data analysis or evaluation. Prerequisite: Take NU-721
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 723 PROPOSAL PRESENTATION 1.0 Credit(s)
In the third of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors-synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During the semester, students will present their proposals in an oral format for the three members of their DNP project team. Prerequisite: Take NU-721 NU-722 and NU-735
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
NU 724 RESP CONDUCT OF RESEARCH 1.0 Credit(s)
In the fourth of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP-lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During this fourth seminar, DNP students will be required to complete research ethics education through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). The lead faculty mentor will guide the students in Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies, procedures, and approval process both at Sacred Heart University and from all institutions where they are conducting data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: Take NU-730 or NU-735 and NU-750 or NU-755
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
NU 725 PROJ IMPLIMENTATION & DATA ANALYSIS 1.0 Credit(s)
In the fifth of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP-lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During this fifth seminar, DNP students will be in the implementation phase of the research, including data collection and data analysis. Students will report results of the DNP project using appropriate statistics and analysis. Prerequisite: TAKE NU-721 NU-722 NU-723 NU-724 NU-735 NU-755
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
NU 726 PROJ PRESENT DISSEMINATION & EVAL 1.0 Credit(s)
In the last of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During this sixth seminar, DNP students will be summarizing the conclusions of the DNP project. Students will conclude with recommendations for future research and a final summary. Lastly, during this final semester, students will publically present their DNP projects in an oral format for the three members of their DNP project team. Prerequisite: TAKE NU-721 NU-722 NU-723 NU-724 NU-725ýNU-735 NU-755 NU-810;
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
DBF 903 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 0.0 Credit(s)
Comprehensive exam is aimed at testing a student's proficiency in the major finance concentration areas. It measures a student's general progress and competence in the knowledge of advanced concepts, theoretical precepts and analytical techniques in the field of finance.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years
MFIM 703 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MFIM 3.0 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth coverage of a selected issue in finance. Subject matter may vary from semester to semester. Enrollment is limited to facilitate a high level of interaction among faculty and students. Prerequisite: TAKE MFIM-636 MFIM-638 MFIM-640
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FN 907 ASSET PRICING MODELS 3.0 Credit(s)
This is an advanced seminar examining modern theories and concepts in several sub-fields of finance. These functional areas include: A.) fixed income securities, B.) investments, C.) market microstructure, D.) derivative securities, E.) international finance, F.) portfolio management and G) asset pricing models. The course normally covers both seminal and recent literature in one, two, or three of these functional areas. The current selection of the specified areas is consistent with the specific expertise of the departmental faculty and may be expanded in the future. The required readings include a set of appropriate seminal research papers from areas covered in a single course. The seminar will conclude with a specific guided research project conducted in an individual financial institution.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MFIM 700 INTERNSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MFIM 704 CFA TUTORIAL 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is required for students in the MSFIM program. The course parallels the curriculum found in the Chartered Financial Analysts, CFA Level I examination. Topics include ethics and professional standards, economics, financial statement analysis, equity and fixed income analysis, quantitative techniques, derivatives, and portfolio management. Completion of the course facilitates the student in preparing for the CFA Level I examination.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years