1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

FIN. 351
Staff
Introduction to Finance 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Junior standing, Acc. 252 or 253,
Eco. 153) This course introduces the business student
to the field of Finance. It serves as the foundation
course for financial principles used in both
financial management and investment courses.
Topics include time value of money, risk analysis,
basic operation of the capital markets, current asset
and liability analysis, and introduction to the topics
of capital budgeting and cost of capital calculation.
FIN. 361 Dr. R.W. Grambo, Staff
Working Capital Management 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Fin. 351) This course is designed to provide
advanced study in the financial management area
through detailed analysis of financial statements, liquidity
crises, cash optimization, credit analysis, banking
arrangements, loan contracts, commercial paper,
and the use of money market.
FIN. 362 Dr. Rajan, Staff
Investments 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Fin. 351) An introduction to the theory
and process of managing investments. Topics
include practical operation of the equity markets,
debt options, and futures markets. Stock valuation
models using fundamental technical and random
walk approaches.
FIN. 470 Dr. Kallianiotis, Staff
Capital Investment and Structure 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Fin. 351) Advanced study in the
“permanent” financial aspects of the firm including
capital budgeting models, optimal replacement
processes, abandonment, leasing, cost of capital,
capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and
bankruptcy.
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FIN. 471 Dr. Hussain, Staff
Derivative Securities 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Fin. 362) Advanced work in speculation,
hedging and arbitrage. Use of speculative
markets for profit and risk adjustment. Options and
futures pricing models, financial and index futures,
and options, precious metals, and foreign
exchange.
FIN. 472 Dr. Hussain, Staff
Portfolio Management 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Fin. 362) Advanced study of professional
management of various portfolios including
those of banks, insurance companies, pension funds,
and non-profit institutions. Markowitz and Sharpe
models, data availability, and computerized data
services are covered.
FIN. 473 Dr. Corcione, Staff
Financial Institutions 3 credits
(Prerequisite: ECO 362) The study of financial
markets and financial institutions, including depository
and nondepository institutions. Topics
include regulation, operation, and management of
financial institutions, financial instruments, interest
rate principles, risk management strategies,
loan analysis, and asset/liability management.
Insurance and pension principles, and investment
banking are covered.
FIN. /IB 475 Dr. Kallianiotis
International Finance Management 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Eco. 351, Fin. 351) The course deals
with the Environment of International Financial
Management, the Foreign Exchange Risk
Management, the Multinational Working Capital
Management, the International Financial Markets and
Instruments, the Foreign Investment Analysis, and the
Management of Ongoing Operations. It also exposes
students to a wide range of issues, concepts, and techniques
pertaining to International Finance.