Academic Catalog

FINANCE (FIN)

FIN 101  PERSONAL FINANCE  
3 Credit Hours  
This course introduces the basic tools of money management and personal finance. The course aims to prepare the student to live better financially. Topics include budgeting, managing checking and savings accounts, obtaining loans and credit. (3 lecture)
FIN 293  COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE  
1-8 Credit Hours  
Cooperative work experience in finance. (1-8 lecture)
FIN 297  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-6 Credit Hours  
Maximum 6 hours. (1-6 lecture)
FIN 340  PRIN OF BUSINESS FINANCE  
3 Credit Hours  
The role of financial management in business enterprises; financial analysis, planning for short-term and long-term financing; budgeting and current asset management are topics covered in this course. (3 lecture)
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 202 and MATH 211  
FIN 356  FUNDAMENTALS OF INVESTING  
3 Credit Hours  
This course covers the various types of investment instruments, the organized exchanges (NYSE, AMEX and Regionals), the over-the-counter market, the international financial exchanges, mutual funds, portfolio management, setting and achieving financial goals. (3 lecture)
FIN 393  COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE  
1-6 Credit Hours  
Cooperative work experience in financial management. Variable hours. Maximum 6 credit hours. (1-6 lecture)
FIN 397  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-4 Credit Hours  
This course title is reserved for new and/or experimental Business courses to be offered within the Division. Maximum 6 hours. (1-4 lecture)