2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

FINA 4330 Financial Analysis and Modeling
Prerequisite: FINA 3320
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of financial modeling using the theories, concepts, and tools
covered in FINA 3320, Corporate Finance, and FINA 4318, Corporate Financial Management. Extensive application of
spreadsheet models incorporating real life financial data is used to familiarize students with the methodology in
financial analysis and financial decision making. Specific emphasis is on the interpretation of financial statements and
their forecasts in support of planning, budgeting, and asset, as well as corporate, valuation objectives.
FINA 6330 Financial Management
Application of current financial analysis techniques within the firm. Topics covered include capital budgeting
techniques, investment analysis, capital structure decisions, financial planning, and working capital management. The
course includes review of multinational or global corporations and multinational versus domestic financial
management. This course also looks at business ethics and social responsibility by firms, including agency problem,
management compensation, and executive stock options. Legal aspects are considered throughout the course and
involve Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), bankruptcy, reorganizations, liquidation proceedings, initial
offerings (IPO‘s) and mergers, leveraged buyouts (LBO‘s), divestitures, and holding companies. Graduate Business
programs only.
FINA 6331 Money, Banking, and Financial Institutions
Prerequisite: FINA 6330
A study of the role of money and financial institutions in the economic system. This includes theories of money and the
nature and function of institutions providing financial services. Graduate Business programs only.
FINA 6332 Investments
Prerequisite: FINA 6330
A detailed analysis of the types of investment media integrated with the basic concepts of portfolio selection,
diversification, and risk management. Sophisticated investment techniques and strategy will be utilized. Graduate
Business programs only.
FINA 6333 International Finance
Prerequisite: FINA 6330 or ACCT 5460
Studies of the factors that influence international financial decision making and the institutions and instruments that
facilitate international trade and investment. Includes the international payments system, foreign exchange rates, and
international capital movements. Graduate Business programs only.
FINA 6335 Risk Management
Prerequisite: FINA 6330
Decision-making under uncertainty and the management of risk by corporations, recognizing the relationship between
risk management and the overall goals of the firm. Emphasis is placed upon the identification, measurement and
management of corporate risks. Risk exposures due to complex financial structures are also covered in this course.
Graduate Business programs only.
FINA 6336 Advanced Financial Management
Prerequisite: FINA 6330
An active, hands-on class that applies financial theory to real world problems in a case study environment. Students,
acting in the role of financial managers, financial consultants, or firm owners, will use financial planning and financial
analytical skills to make decisions about capital budgeting, capital structure, dividends, different financing tactics,
enterprise valuation, and acquisitions and buyouts. Graduate Business programs only.
FINA 6338 Financial Management for HRM
This course shows how to apply current financial analysis techniques within the firm. Topics covered include capital
budgeting techniques, investment analysis, capital structure decisions, financial planning, and working capital
management. The course includes review of financial instruments like preferred stock, bonds, options, and future.
Emphasis is placed on the use of spreadsheets to develop financial models. MS-HRM program only.
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