2003-2005 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

246 The University of AlabamaFI 622 Seminar in Public Finance (same as EC 622). Three hours.Prerequisite: EC 581 or equivalent.A seminar on recent developments in public economics, with emphasis on the theory oftaxation including tax incentives and tax incidence.FI 624 Seminar in Financial Markets. Three hours.This seminar provides for a deep understanding of the monetary and fi nancial system,required of fi nance specialists in corporate fi nance, banking, and investments.FI 631 Seminar in International Finance (same as EC 631). Three hours.Prerequisite: FI 531 or equivalent.A survey of the most important professional literature dealing with international fi nancialmanagement.FI 633 Principles of Land Utilization. Three hours.A study of factors affecting land use, land use patterns, and the development and measurementof land values, and of problems related to the optimization of land values andthe maintenance of the highest and best use of land.FI 634 Land Utilization Policy. Three hours.A study of the impact on the use of land and the control of the use of land of privateinvestment activity and public activities, including monetary management, fi scal policy,federal aid to highways, FHA, VA, urban renewal, and public housing programs.FI 640 Theory of Risk and Insurance (same as EC 640). Three hours.Prerequisite: Graduate standing.The foundation of insurance in risk theory and its problems and practices.FI 641 The Social and Economic Functions of Insurance Enterprises. Threehours.Prerequisite: Graduate standing.The functions performed within insurance and in sur ance-related institutions and theresponse of management to the changing needs of society.FI 649 Seminar on Insurance and Its Environment. Three hours.The institution of insurance is viewed as one of many approaches to achieve en vi ron -men tal security.FI 698 Research in Finance. Three hours.FI 699 Dissertation Research. Variable credit. Three-hour minimum.GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (GBA)Professor Ronald E. Dulek, HeadOffi ce: 104 Alston HallGBA 501 (M.B.A.) Pro fes sion al De vel op ment. One hour.Mini-lectures on current topics related to the profession of business.GBA 525 Strategy Formulation and Implementation. Three hours.An integrative study of the manager’s role as chief strategy maker and chief strategyimplementer, using case analysis and management simulation techniques.GBA 526 Competitive Strategy. Three hours.Prerequisite: GBA 525 or equivalent.Examines conceptual tools for the in-depth analysis of industries and competitors; how tobuild and defend competitive advantages and how to formulate a successful com pet i tivestrategy. Usually offered spring semester.GBA 527 Managing Strategy Implementation. Three hours.Prerequisite: GBA 525 or equivalent.An examination of the tasks of strategic leadership and the action alternatives for matchinginternal organizational conditions to the re quire ments of strategy execution. Usuallyoffered spring semester.GBA 570 Starting New Ventures. Three hours.Focuses on strategy development, planning, identification of market opportunities, capitalstructure, organization, and operations start-up as applied to new-venture management.