Finance

Objectives:
The primary purpose of the Finance Emphasis is to provide students with a thorough foundation in finance, while providing them with the flexibility to prepare for a wide range of future endeavors. Graduates are prepared for careers in financial management of organizations and financial institutions.

The curriculum is consistent with national standards in finance as required for professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certificate in Financial Management (CFM).

The emphasis allows students the opportunity to apply financial concepts to real world situations and to interact with professionals in the finance field. Throughout the program of study, students are also taught how to integrate primary financial databases, online services and other relevant software to the field of finance.

Finance graduates must be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in finance and make ethical business decisions. They must also be able to address the unique issues of making financial decision in a global environment and be able to effectively communicate financial information in both oral and written forms.

Course NumberCourse Title

Legal Environment of Business
Introduction to Personal Financial Planning
Business Statistics I
Intermediate Business Statistics
Business Administration and the Law
Principles of Risk and Insurance
Business Finance
Financial Markets and Institutions
Introduction to Real Estate
Multinational Financial Management
Investments
Directed Studies
Estate Planning and Life Insurance
Topics in Financial Planning
Financial Management
Commercial Bank Management
Case Problems in Financial Management
Student and Foundation Fund
Portfolio Management
Internship in Finance
Spcial Topics: Financial Market Microstructure
Analysis of the European Union
Special Topics: Financial Statement Analysis
Special Topics in Finance
Special Topics: Current Financial Topics
Special Topics in Finance: Economic Analysis of th