Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

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FINC 4101 Investment Analysis

Prerequisite: FINC 3131 and FINC 3132. An analysis of alternative investment opportunities. Analysis of types of securities, financial statements, and business factors to determine prerequisites of a sound investment program for the individual and institutional investor.

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FINC 4201 Financial Mgmt and Programming

Prerequisite: FINC 3131 with a grade of C or better. The course applies a programming to solve financial problems such as corporate finance and investment. The course covers number of concepts, including: financial modeling, risk management, and capital budgeting.

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FINC 4330 Applied Forecasting Bus & Econ

Prerequisite: MATH 1401. Reliable forecasting is essential for any government, firm, and individual to make successful decisions. This course studies techniques of forecasting that is aligned with real-world applications such as weather forecasts, forecast of demand of good and services, elections, stocks, and others. Course is also offered as ECON 4330. Credit may only be earned once.

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FINC 4505 Special Topics

This course meets special needs of the students and/or the community.

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FINC 4605 Internship &/or Coop Education

Individually designed and planned learning experience involving field experience and study of the private or public sector. Approval of the department chairperson is required prior to registration.

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FINC 4805 Independent Study

Investigation of a topic of special interest, with reports given to the instructor. Approval of the department chairperson is required prior to registration.

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FINC 4999 Undergraduate Research

Prerequisites: MGMT 3101 or ECON 4340, two finance electives, and permission of instructor. This course provides junior and senior students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to engage in research alongside finance faculty. Emphasizing hands-on experience, students will learn to identify research questions, collect and analyze financial data, and apply theoretical concepts to real-world financial issues. Through collaborative projects and mentorship, students will gain insights into applied finance research, preparing them for further studies in graduate programs or careers in the financial sector.

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