Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2011
Finance
Faculty
K. Czyrnik, Chair; Z. Bello, J. Farhat, L. Frank, S. Hyat, C.
Marquette, P. Root, D. Sims (Dept. phone:
860-832-3260)
Department
Overview
The finance program
prepares graduates for managerial careers and advanced study in finance.
Financial professionals evaluate all business and financial risks and returns
in business decisions. Using economic theory and the techniques of accounting
and statistics, financial managers direct funds acquisition, funds management,
and investment. Graduates may pursue careers in corporate financial management,
banking, insurance, investments, and government.
Program
Major
in Finance, BS
Majors in finance
must complete the 27-credit common business core requirements plus the following 30
credits.
Finance
Core
| FIN 301 |
Intermediate Managerial Finance |
3 |
| FIN 310 |
Principles of Investments |
3 |
| FIN 320 |
Financial Markets and Institutions |
3 |
| Directed
finance electives |
12 |
| Finance,
accounting, or economics electives |
9 |
Directed
Finance Electives (12 credits)
The finance program
requires completion of 12 credits selected from the following list of courses.
Consultation with an advisor is recommended if the student wishes to pursue a
specific specialization or career goal.
| FIN 321 | Insurance | 3 |
| FIN
330 |
International Finance |
3 |
| FIN 400 |
Advanced Managerial Finance |
3 |
| FIN 410 |
Securities Analysis |
3 |
| FIN 411 |
Financial Statement Analysis |
3 |
| FIN 420 |
Bank Management |
3 |
| FIN 422 |
Risk Management |
3 |
| FIN 425 |
Financial Derivatives |
3 |
| FIN 490 |
Independent Study in Finance |
3 |
| FIN 498 |
Finance Seminar |
3 |
| FIN 499 |
CFA Seminar |
3 |
| ECON 450 |
Money, Credit, and Banking |
3 |
Finance,
Accounting, or Economics Electives
Students
must complete 9 credits of 300- or 400-level courses.
Specialization in Banking (12 credits)
For
students interested in preparing for careers in banking. Required courses
include:
| ECON 450 |
Money, Credit, & Banking |
3 |
| FIN 411 |
Financial Statement Analysis |
3 |
| FIN 420 |
Bank Management |
3 |
| FIN 330 |
International Finance |
3 |
or
|
|
|
| FIN 425 |
Financial Derivatives |
3 |
Specialization in Investments (12
credits)
For students interested in preparing for careers in
investments. Required courses include:
| FIN 410 |
Securities Analysis |
3 |
| FIN 411 |
Financial Statement Analysis |
3 |
| and
two of the following three courses: |
|
| FIN 425 |
Financial Derivatives |
3 |
| FIN 499 |
CFA Seminar |
3 |
| ECON 310 |
Mathematical Economics I |
3 |
Specialization in Risk Management/Insurance
(12 credits)
For students preparing for careers in the insurance
industry. Required courses include:
| FIN 321 |
Insurance |
3 |
| FIN 422 |
Risk Management |
3 |
| FIN 425 |
Financial Derivatives |
3 |
| And
one finance elective |
3 |
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