FN 215 Financial Management 3 CR
Provides an overview of the principles and techniques used in financial management and an introduction to financial markets. Topics include: time value of money, measures of risk, models for pricing bonds and stocks, financial analysis, capital structure, cost of capital, capital budgeting and working capital management. You will be introduced to financial problem solving using Microsoft excel. Prerequisite: AC 101
FN 242 Mutual Funds: Operation and Structure 3 CR
Provides a thorough analysis of the mutual fund industry by examining the structure and operation of mutual funds. Topics include: history of mutual funds, types of mutual funds, regulation of mutual funds, portfolio management and equity trading, mutual fund marketing and servicing shareholders. The principle teaching technique is lecture accompanied by class discussions, exercises and case studies.
FN/SM 243 Sport Finance 3 CR
Examines the application of financial methods and procedures for the sport enterprise. Focus is on understanding the development and management of enterprise budgets and financial strategies, including debt service, ticket and concession sales, corporate sponsorship, and licensed sport merchandise. Examines financial challenges related to current and future sources of revenue for the sport enterprise. Prerequisite: FN 215
FN 251 Corporate Finance 3 CR
Emphasizes corporate financial management. Covers valuation of corporate securities, capital structure, financial analysis, dividend policy, analysis of overall cost of capital of the firm, mergers and acquisitions. Prerequisite: FN 215
FN/EC 302 Money and Financial Institutions 3 CR
Studies of the operations of commercial banks and other financial institutions. Examines the significance of money, credit and interest rates. Analyzes the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on the economy. Prerequisites: EC 202 and EC 203
