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Issues in a Globalizing Economy
FINA1-CE9239/$750
N Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–9 p.m., May 26–July 21
(8 sessions). No class June 9. Lawrence Knoll,
principal, Wolf, Arnold & Knoll, P.C.
Discover the various ways in which the
economies of the world are coming together,
and explore both the forces driving
globalization and the resistance to these
forces. Examine the mechanisms of globalization
and how it affects people—in the
context of differing social and economic
realities. Study the difficulties inherent in
advancing negotiations to achieve trade
agreements ratified by the majority of nations,
and assess proposals put forward by
several economists.
OVERSEAS INVESTING
Learn how to invest in foreign companies
directly or indirectly, with public or private
equity.
International Business Negotiations
FINA1-CE9402/$750
N Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–9 p.m., May 24–July 26
(8 sessions). No class June 7 and July 19.
Lawrence Knoll, principal, Wolf, Arnold &
Knoll, P.C.
Gain an overview of issues relevant to international
business negotiations and discuss
the most effective practices and methods
of conducting them. Topics include key
elements of how to negotiate successfully
in various situations and build and sustain
a business relationship. Students develop
techniques to effectively represent their
principal, while aiming to achieve mutual
benefit. Ethical responsibilities are emphasized
along with the heightening sensitivity
to personal, behavioral, and cultural
differences.
International Financial Markets
FINA1-CE9429/$750
W Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–9 p.m., June 13–Aug. 8
(8 sessions).
Explore modern financial theory and
examine the structure and functioning of
the international financial system and the
institutions within it. Topics include the
major types of market participants that
operate in the global economy, the impact
of asset price fluctuations, and the managerial
role of governments and central
banks. Gain a practical understanding of
how international capital markets function,
familiarity with contemporary issues in international
finance, and a deeper knowledge
of how public policy responses are
crafted in response to market failures.
Students must have a familiarity with basic
market infrastructure.
M Meets at NYU Midtown Center, 11 W. 42nd St.
N Meets at Norman Thomas Center, 111 E. 33rd St.
W Meets at the Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay St.
INFORMATION SESSION
Finance
Tuesday, 6–8 p.m., May 10
Kimmel Center for University Life
60 Washington Square South
INVESTMENT BANKING
Raising capital in today’s tight financial markets means relying on both traditional and alternative
resources. These courses demonstrate relevant financial management of internal
and external funds, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisition, initial public offerings,
joint ventures, and other strategic alliances.
Investment Banking Fundamentals
FINA1-CE9160/$750
W Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–9 p.m., June 2–July 21
(8 sessions). Robert K. Nagle, CFA, associate
director, Moody’s Analytics.
Analyze the financial services that investment
banks provide to corporations and
governments. This introductory course and
overview of the industry is recommended
for corporate, bank, and insurance personnel.
Topics include raising capital through
the issuance of equity and debt securities;
initial public offerings and secondary issues;
private placements; venture capital;
privatizations; and mergers and acquisitions,
including the related activities of
divestitures, spin-offs, and workouts.
2.0 CEU (24 50-minute hours)
Mergers and Acquisitions:
U.S. and Overseas
FINA1-CE9180/$750
W Sec. 1: Mon. 6.30–9 p.m., May 23–July 25
(8 sessions). James J. Bergin, Esq.
Explore mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
in this course designed for corporate
personnel and investors. Focus on evaluation,
mechanics, and negotiation strategies
for business combinations. Topics include
accounting considerations, valuation, legal
issues, and tax factors involved in acquisitions.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Corporate
Finance/FINA1-CE9140 or equivalent
knowledge. 2.0 CEU (24 50-minute hours)
Venture Capital and Private Equity
FINA1-CE9185/$750
W Sec. 1: Thurs. 6.30–9 p.m., May 26–July 14
(8 sessions). Andrew T. Long, venture capital
consultant.
This course is designed for corporate officers,
sole proprietors, firm partners, and investors
seeking to develop familiarity with
the sources and techniques of venture capital.
Topics include how to prepare a startup
business plan, critical elements in the
search for financing, how to raise and utilize
venture capital, when and how to go
public, techniques for analyzing value, and
tax considerations. 2.0 CEU
(24 50-minute hours)
Information Sessions include discussions on industry
news and career opportunities, presentations on
curriculum, and a chance to ask questions of faculty
and staff. No RSVP is required, but please be punctual.
For more information, call (212) 998-7200.
Venture Capital Intensive
FINA1-CE9186/$1500
N Sec. 1: Wed. 6.30–8.30 p.m., June 15–
July 13 (5 sessions). Osei Anthony Van Horne,
investment professional–merchant banking
division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
This advanced, hands-on seminar in venture
capital is tailored to M.B.A.s and
M.B.A. students, attorneys, accountants,
finance managers, and investment bankers
seeking specific knowledge about the venture
capital industry. Topics include raising
venture capital funds; structuring venture
capital partnerships; and key issues in evaluating
venture stage companies, including
management analysis, exit alternatives,
trade sales, intellectual property, and patent
issues. Venture capitalists and chief executive
officers present real-world case studies
and give students the opportunity to simulate
strategic decision making.
SALES AND TRADING
Understand the roles that stockbrokers,
financial consultants, and traders play, and
the professional environment in which they
operate.
Broker-Dealer Operations
and Compliance
FINA1-CE9863/$650
M Sec. 1: Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., July 9–23
(3 sessions). William Jannace, Esq., managing
director–member regulation division, Financial
Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Gain an essential understanding of the
broker-dealer relationship with respect to
the clearance and settlement of securities
and various other broker-dealer operations,
including net capital, customer protection,
margin, and books and records requirements.
The course features an overview of
recent initiatives to clear and settle derivatives
and CDS products and covers introducing
and clearing arrangements, as well
as the evolving field of prime brokerage.
Other topics include brokerage accounting,
clearance, settlement, net capital, customer
protection rules, introducing and clearing
operations, and prime brokerage operations.
RESEARCH ANALYSIS
Learn to analyze companies and industries
for growth, distress bankruptcy, and workouts.
Bankruptcy, Workouts,
and Reorganizations
FINA1-CE9335/$750
N Sec. 1: Tues. 6.30–8.30 p.m., May 24–
July 26 (10 sessions). Gerard DiConza, Esq.,
principal, DiConza Law, P.C.
Designed for bankers, corporate treasury
personnel, workout specialists, and lawyers
who handle middle-market, national, and
international problem loans and accounts,
this course examines corporate Chapter 11
bankruptcies. Topics include plans of reorganization,
valuation of a business, assetbacked
securitization transactions, trading
claims, the law of setoff, preferences, fraudulent
conveyances, equitable subordination,
substantive consolidation, the automatic
stay, use of cash collateral negotiations, and
debtor-in-possession financing. 2.0 CEU
(24 50-minute hours)
How to
Register
Web:
scps.nyu.edu
By mail:
Use the form and envelope
at the back of the Bulletin.
By telephone:
(212) 998-7150
By fax:
(212) 995-3060
In person:
145 Fourth Avenue, 2nd Fl.
For detailed information,
see the Registration section
at the end of this Bulletin.
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