Introductory course intended to survey the theory andpractices of business financial management. Note: You must complete the 400-level core for all M.B.A./M.S. programs before taking any 500-level courses.

This course develops the conceptual framework that is used in analyzing the financial management problems of business enterprises. Students will cover concepts such as the time value of money, the cost of capital, the relationship between risk and return, the valuation of assets such as stocks and bonds, and various corporate finance issues including capital budgeting, capital structure, corporate financing, and dividend policy.

Financial market theory, operation, and structure. Emphasis on yield levels and patterns, and saving and financial investment decisions.

This course examines legal, regulatory, and social environment issues facing thrift and commercial bank management. Topics include: depository institution market structure, antitrust, lender liability, asset/liability environment issues facing thrift and commercial bank management. Topics include: depository institution market structure, antitrust, lender liability, asset/liability

(Formerly Finance 555) This course will build a suggested analytical structure for purposes of assessing firm performance. That structure will lay a foundation for developing a financial planning system and for investment analysis. The following topics will be studied: creating measurable firm goals, financial statement analysis, valuing the firm, cash budgeting, capital budgeting, and capital structure planning. The emphasis is on practical application.

Theory and practice of capital budgeting, working capital management, valuation for acquisition purposes, and financial analysis.

Theory and practice of various methods of financing the business concern. Emphasis on devising a capital structure strategy, cost-of-capital theory, and investment banking.

An introduction to modern portfolio theory and capital market models. Financial decision making under conditions of risk and uncertainty is discussed. Various analytic models are developed and applied.

A course designed for Healthcare Management majors.

Analysis and forecasting of financial statements. Hospital revenue bond rating and placement. Capital budgeting and structure. Working capital management. Consideration of mergers, joint ventures, and organizational form.

Covers comparative international accounting practices; the analysis of foreign financial statements; transfer pricing and international taxation; the determinants of exchange rates; accounting for foreign currency translation and transactions; hedging foreign exchange exposure; international monetary system; international financial markets, including the foreign exchange and Euro-bond markets; financing foreign trade and foreign direct investment. Theory is reinforced by assignments and exercises that draw on current events and participants' experience. Note: Enrollment is limited to students in the IMBA program.

The objective of this course is to provide the student with a working knowledge of the concepts, problems, and applications of speculative securities. This class of securities includes: (1) interest rate, currency, and stock index futures; (2) stock, stock index, currency, and future options; and (3) interest and currency swaps.

Development of an understanding of investment analysis and risks assessment. A study of techniques useful in analyzing the soundness and values of individual securities, the security market, and price behavior of securities.

Theory, operation, and structure of international financial markets and institutions. International monetary systems, foreign exchange theory, international banking and money markets, and international monetary policy.

Theory and practice of corporate financial management in international environments. International financing, international investment, foreign exchange and country risk, and international money management.

Theory, operation, and structure of international financial markets and institutions. International monetary systems, foreign exchange theory, international banking and money markets, and international monetary policy. Theory and practice of corporate financial management in international environments. International financing, international investment, foreign exchange and country risk.

This course provides a broad coverage of how rapidly growing new economy firms can obtain their necessary financing. The course is divided into four segments. In the first segment, the structure of the private equity market is examined with a focus on participants, instruments, control, and valuation. In the second segment, the participants in this market are examined primarily through guest speakers that include venture capitalists, venture bankers, and investment bankers. The third segment involves student analysis of approximately 4 cases that will be presented in class. The final segment involves a student team project where they will evaluate a "live" proposal submitted by a new economy firm for private equity funding and make a final recommendation.

Special study in a particular aspect of finance under the direct supervision of an appropriate graduate faculty member. No more than six semester hours of independent study may be counted toward degree requirements.

Special study in a particular aspect of finance under the direct supervision of an appropriate graduate faculty member. No more than six semester hours of independent study may be counted toward degree requirements.

Theoretical justification and rigorous mathematical derivation of portfolio selection and capital asset pricing models; comprehensive introduction to the academic literature in this area.

Analyze the financial systems within which the business firm must raise capital and manage its current funds. Learn how recent technological and other changes in commercial banking, investment banking and other institutions impact the non - financial corporation; and how financial markets - for equity, debt, and a large variety of derivative instruments-present opportunities and risks on a global scale. Enrollment limited to students in the Executive M.B.A. program.

Understand corporate finance and raising capital in the market place. Financial planning, stock and bond valuation, risk, short and long term financing, and cost of capital are some of the issues faced by modern day corporations. These principles are applied in reviewing and integrating contemporary financial issues. Enrollment limited to students in the Executive M.B.A. program.

Supervised individual reading and research projects.

Supervised individual reading and research projects.

Supervised individual reading and research projects.

Supervised individual reading and research projects.