Finance

Finance 3011 (formerly 0101): Introduction to Financial Markets
3 credit hours (non-CLA)

Prerequisite: Economics 1101 and Economics 1102 or permission of instructor

A look at the role of finance in the economy and at the nature of money and other financial assets. The course also includes the roles of the principal financial markets and their relationship to the economy through a study of fund flow, monetary theory, and policy.

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Finance 3101 (formerly 0103): Managerial Finance
3 credit hours (non-CLA)

Prerequisite: Economics 1101 and Economics 1102 or permission of instructor

A survey of the financial problems associated with the life cycle of a business. Important topics covered are the Federal Reserve, the banking system, and the conduct of monetary policy. Financial analysis, financial planning, valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, the sources and uses of business funds, and the instruments utilized in raising funds also are examined. Note, this class is a prerequisite for all 200-level finance courses. It is also required for all School of Business and Management majors.

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Finance 3551 (formerly 0250): International Financial Markets
3 credit hours (non-CLA)

Prerequisite: Finance 3011 and 3101 [or 3911 and 3901], and Statistics 2101 or 2103.

This course provides a detailed analysis of international financial markets. Topics include: foreign currency, international money markets, international banking, and international capital markets.

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Finance 3552 (formerly 0251): International Financial Management
3 credit hours (non-CLA)

Prerequisite: Finance 3011 and 3101 [or 3911 and 3901], and Statistics 2101 or 2103

The course provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the financing and investment decisions of multinational firms operating in international financial markets. Topics include: international asset valuation, international financing and investments, foreign exchange risk exposure, and country risk management.

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