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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: FINC 310: Financial Markets and Institutions This course is an introduction to the relationship between financial markets and the rest of the economy emphasizing the role that financial institutions play in channeling funds from savers to investors. The course includes a survey of the functions of financial institutions (emphasizing commercial banks), securities markets, and financial instruments. Prerequisites: BCOR 111, BCOR112, BCOR 214, BCOR 215 (with minimum grades of C) 3 credits FINC 312: Financial Management II The practical aspects of financial decision-making, including computation of the cost of capital, risk measurement, and capital budgeting under risk. Evaluate the strategic financing decisions of the firm. Prerequisites: BCOR 220, BCOR 311 (with minimum grades of C) 3 credits FINC 313: Investments This course is a survey of the characteristics of investments including stocks, bonds, cash, options, futures, and precious metals. Taxation of investment returns is also discussed. Prerequisites: BCOR 311 3 credits FINC 318: International Financial Management This course is integrates international economics and financial management. The course discusses foreign exchange and money markets and considers theories for the determination of spot and forward exchange rates over time. Prerequisites: BCOR 111, BCOR 112, BCOR 214 or ACCT 101 (all with minimum grades of C) 3 credits FINC 420: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management This course is a study of security analysis and portfolio construction using statistical and theoretical analysis. Prerequisites: BCOR 220 (minimum grade of C), FINC 312, FINC 313 3 credits FINC 450: Retirement and Estate Planning This is a comprehensive course consisting of two parts: Retirement Planning and Estate Planning. The practical knowledge needed for choosing the best retirement plan and designing a plan that will meet a client’s needs from a tax and retirement standpoint is discussed. Retirement planning topics include qualified plans, non-qualified plans, and IRAs. Estate Planning will include various aspects and strategies of estate and gift tax planning, including the nature, valuation, transfer, administration, and taxation of property. Emphasis is given to a basic understanding of the estate and gift tax system. Prerequisites: FINC 312, FINC 313 3 credits FINC 460: Internship in Finance The student works under faculty mentorship with a for-profit or not-for-profit organization and applies knowledge and skills learned throughout the curriculum. The student will maintain a journal, meet regularly with the mentor, submit a paper reflecting on the work experience in the context of the academic experience, and make a final presentation. Credit is awarded based on the time spent with the organization (50 hours per credit). Prerequisites: Junior Standing, 3.00 minimum GPA 1-6 credits
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT Healthcare is big business, accounting for 17% of the US economy, and it is changing rapidly in terms of how and where care is delivered, who is providing those services, and how that care is financed. Healthcare management requires talented people to manage these changes