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5:30 pm |
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Subject: Actuarial Science (ACSC)
CRN: 42440
Blended Online & In-Person | Online: Asynchronous Blended
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Science Hall 227
Requirements Met:
[Core] Signature Work
This course serves as, partly, a Capstone course for the Actuarial Science major and one of the tracks in the Risk Management & Insurance Certificate, but also presents some flexibility for focusing on timely and relevant topics in the field. As such, there is an expectation that some topics will change over time to reflect current issues of importance. Nevertheless, the general thematic structure of this course is to examine risk management and insurance ‘in action.’ On the risk management side of the course this will mean examining risk management program operations and will entail some case study activity. Such topics could include problems in managing work-related injury; managing risks in global firms; and alternative risk financing. On the insurance side of the course, the intention is to consider insurance industry challenges and problems. Such topics could include the effects of climate change on the insurance contract; insuring driverless vehicles; and an examination of the reinsurance sector. Prerequisites: ACSC 220 or FINC 2XX (crosslisted course equiv. to ACSC 220) and either ACSC 264 and STAT 313 or FINC 301, FINC 302, and FINC 303
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 10/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42686
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 234
This course teaches essential money management skills. The five major topics covered include: 1) Managing student loans/debt, 2) Understanding job offers and career compensation (benefits), 3) Planning and Budgeting, 4) Building an investment portfolio (401(k)’s and IRA’s) and 5) Finance and the Common Good. Also, understanding how your core values play a role in how you manage your finances. The class will utilize planning and investing tools to help simulate real life financial challenges and issues. Prerequisites: None [This course is NOT eligible to apply as finance major elective credits, but can apply as business elective credits for all Opus majors.]
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 10/23 | ||||||
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42688
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
This course introduces and details the subject of Employee Benefits. In the United States a wide-range of insurance and insurance-related coverages are provided through employers. As such, anyone studying insurance is well-served to understand the many key differences that arise in the provision of insurance to groups of employees. Indeed, a central feature of this course is the investigation of the Group Insurance concept, where underwriting focuses not on the individual but on the group as a whole. Government regulation of employee benefit programs, while having some common features with insurance regulation generally, has a number of additional features—especially at the national government level. Additionally, the course will focus on the specifics of group life and disability insurance, group health insurance, group long term care, savings and investment programs, and—to complete the picture—some treatment of a wide-range of newer programs—wellness, group legal, childcare, and more. This course will serve as a particularly meaningful introduction to individuals that might aspire to work in the Human Resources area of an organization, in addition to students interested in working for insurance companies that specialize in group insurance. [This course is NOT eligible to apply as finance major elective credits, but can apply as business elective credits for all Opus majors.]
2 Credits
| 10/24 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42977
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 110
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the basic principles of investments. Topics include asset classes and financial instruments, securities markets, mutual funds, risk and returns and portfolio theory, bond prices and yields, macroeconomic and industry analysis, and equity valuation. We will examine current developments in financial markets. 2 credits Prerequisites: FINC 300 or FINC 310 Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 304 may not receive credit for FINC 325 [This course is NOT eligible to apply as finance major elective credits, but can apply as business elective credits for all Opus majors.]
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 10/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:15 am |
9:15 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42689
In Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 407
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
| 10/24 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:15 am |
9:15 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42690
In Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 407
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 10/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42691
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 110
Online
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 10/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
11:15 am |
11:15 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42693
In Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 407
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
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09/25: 10/09: 10/23: |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42694
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 230
Online
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
| 10/24 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42695
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 234
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 10/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42696
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 110
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 10/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42697
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 111
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100, STAT 220 or MATH 313 or STAT 314, ECON 251 or ECON 252, Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 310 may not receive credit for FINC 321.
2 Credits
| 10/24 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
11:15 am |
11:15 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42698
In Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 407
This course builds upon the major concepts of financial management delivered in the FINC 310 Core class. The topics covered include an overview of financial markets and institutions, valuation of bonds and stocks, risk & return, cost of capital and cash flow estimation. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: FINC 310
2 Credits
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11/13: 11/27: |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42699
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 230
Online
This course builds upon the major concepts of financial management delivered in the FINC 310 Core class. The topics covered include an overview of financial markets and institutions, valuation of bonds and stocks, risk & return, cost of capital and cash flow estimation. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisite: FINC 310
2 Credits
| 10/24 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42700
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 117
This course builds upon the major concepts of financial management delivered in the FINC 310 Core class. The topics covered include an overview of financial markets and institutions, valuation of bonds and stocks, risk & return, cost of capital and cash flow estimation. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisite: FINC 310
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 43065
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 109
Financial technology (FinTech) introduces emerging technologies that are revolutionizing the financial services industry. The course covers digital banking, mobile payments, algorithmic and electronic trading, robo-advising and wealth management, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, insurance technology, and retail investment. The course will also discuss FinTech innovations from various perspectives including economics, strategy, and ethics as well as market structure, participants, and regulations. Prerequisites: None [This course is NOT eligible to apply as finance major elective credits, but can apply as business elective credits for all Opus majors.]
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:15 am |
9:15 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42701
In Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 420
Requirements Met:
Writing in the Discipline
Scope and objectives of financial management in the corporate setting at an advanced level. The course will explore working capital management, risk, valuation, capital structure theory, capital budgeting and other current topics in finance. It will utilize computer-based financial modeling and forecasting. Prerequisite: FINC 311
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
11:15 am |
11:15 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42702
In Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 420
Requirements Met:
Writing in the Discipline
Scope and objectives of financial management in the corporate setting at an advanced level. The course will explore working capital management, risk, valuation, capital structure theory, capital budgeting and other current topics in finance. It will utilize computer-based financial modeling and forecasting. Prerequisite: FINC 311
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42703
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 233
Requirements Met:
Writing in the Discipline
Scope and objectives of financial management in the corporate setting at an advanced level. The course will explore working capital management, risk, valuation, capital structure theory, capital budgeting and other current topics in finance. It will utilize computer-based financial modeling and forecasting. Prerequisite: FINC 311
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:00 am |
8:00 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42704
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 110
The focus of this course is to provide an overview of investment concepts and an exposure to a broad range of investment alternatives. The principle concern of the course is to develop skills necessary to make prudent investment decisions. Prerequisite: FINC 311
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42706
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 230
The focus of this course is to provide an overview of investment concepts and an exposure to a broad range of investment alternatives. The principle concern of the course is to develop skills necessary to make prudent investment decisions. Prerequisite: FINC 311
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42705
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 111
The focus of this course is to provide an overview of investment concepts and an exposure to a broad range of investment alternatives. The principle concern of the course is to develop skills necessary to make prudent investment decisions. Prerequisite: FINC 311
4 Credits
| 10/24 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42707
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 114
This course serves as, partly, a Capstone course for one of the tracks in the Risk Management & Insurance Certificate. This course specifically presents an overarching context for students that are interested in careers in investment management, life insurance, and personal financial planning. The demand for professionals who can provide comprehensive advice on wealth and risk management to individuals has never been higher. Individuals, who are able to master the complexities of insurance, investments, tax implications, and lifetime wealth and risk management will find many opportunities open to them. In this course, surveying the financial planning field is the main intention. Coverage exists for better understanding insurance in a personal planning context is presented, as are pension and investment basics. Additional attention is given to career preparation in financial planning, which can help students understand both further professional development opportunities (Certified Financial Planner, CFP, for example) and licensing requirements. 2 credits. Prerequisites: FINC 310 [This course is NOT eligible to apply as finance major elective credits, but can apply as business elective credits for all Opus majors.]
2 Credits
| 10/24 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42708
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Science Hall 227
Online
This course serves as, partly, a Capstone course for one of the tracks in the Risk Management & Insurance Certificate, but also presents some flexibility for focusing on timely and relevant topics in the field. As such, there is an expectation that some topics will change over time to reflect current issues of importance. Nevertheless, the general thematic structure of this course is to examine risk management and insurance ‘in action.’ On the risk management side of the course this will mean examining risk management program operations and will entail some case study activity. Such topics could include problems in managing work-related injury; managing risks in global firms; and alternative risk financing. On the insurance side of the course, the intention is to consider insurance industry challenges and problems. Such topics could include the effects of climate change on the insurance contract; insuring driverless vehicles; and an examination of the reinsurance sector. 2 credits. Prerequisites: ACSC 220, FINC 301, FINC 302, and FINC 303 [This course is NOT eligible to apply as finance major elective credits, but can apply as business elective credits for all Opus majors.]
2 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42709
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 234
Requirements Met:
[Core] Signature Work
Concepts, practices and organization for financial management of various financial intermediaries. Asset-liabilities management, duration, swaps, hedges and other concepts will be covered. Banks will be the primary area for study, but the course also will look at other institutions including insurance, funds and thrifts. The course will be based on text, lectures, guest speakers, computer modeling, a bank simulation and examination. Prerequisites: FINC 324 or FINC 325; ECON 251 and ECON 252; And 80 completed credits.
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42710
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 234
Requirements Met:
[Core] Signature Work
Concepts, practices and organization for financial management of various financial intermediaries. Asset-liabilities management, duration, swaps, hedges and other concepts will be covered. Banks will be the primary area for study, but the course also will look at other institutions including insurance, funds and thrifts. The course will be based on text, lectures, guest speakers, computer modeling, a bank simulation and examination. Prerequisites: FINC 324 or FINC 325; ECON 251 and ECON 252; And 80 completed credits.
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42711
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 109
Requirements Met:
[Core] Signature Work
This course will cover knowledge and develop skills necessary to carry out prudent and in-depth analysis of investments and create investment portfolio. The major topics covered include portfolio theory, macroeconomic analysis, industry analysis, financial statement analysis, company analysis, valuation models, creating investment policy statement, asset allocation, professional money management and portfolio strategies, and portfolio performance evaluation. The course also includes discussions of most recent developments in the investments industry. Students will apply course concepts to the analysis of actual companies and present their analysis and recommendations to investment professionals. Prerequisites: FINC 325, ECON 251 and ECON 252 and 80 completed credits. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 440 may not receive credit for FINC 445 or FINC 446
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:00 am |
8:00 am |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42712
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 109
[This course will be delivered in a Prof + Prof model. For more information on the professional co-teaching the course, click here.] This mathematically-oriented course provides extensive coverage of a wide range of fixed income securities, investment strategies and the interest rate environment. General determinants of value on standard instruments and analysis of the newer instruments including zeroes, mortgages derivatives, interest rate swaps, and structured notes will be covered. Necessary mathematical concepts covered in this course will include stochastic calculus and differential calculus. Prerequisites: FINC 325, ECON 251 and ECON 252
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42715
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 233
Requirements Met:
[Core] Signature Work
Building on the finance theory learned in prior courses, this course focuses on financial strategies for a broad range of finance issues faced by corporations including capital budgeting, capital raising, optimal capital structure, dividend policy, and corporate restructuring and mergers and acquisitions. This is an applied, case-based course the students will be engaged in extensive case analysis, discussion, and presentations to develop and refine analytical skills. Prerequisites: FINC 324; ECON 251 and ECON 252; and 80 completed credits.
4 Credits
| 09/04 - 12/20 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42716
In Person | Topics Lecture 1
St Paul: McNeely Hall 118
This course will utilize case study material and related student presentation and discussion. The course work requires students to apply the knowledge, tools and methods of finance to actual investment banking problems and opportunities involving cost of capital, capital structure and formation, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and corporate restructuring. Students will develop business presentation, teamwork and analytical skills. Prerequisites: FINC 324
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
09/09: 09/23: 10/07: 10/21: 11/04: 11/18: 12/02: |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42717
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 302
Online
Requirements Met:
Part-time MBA
LLM/MSL Elective
This course will focus on the financial management of business. It will cover the following subject matter: risk, return, evaluation, cost of capital, capital budgeting, long-term financing, capital structure theory, financial analysis and planning, and working capital management. The international aspect of financial management will be covered as it applies to the subject matter outlined above. Prerequisites: OPMT 600 or BUAN 640, ACCT 601, and GBEC 600 or GBEC 625
3 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
09/05: 09/26: 10/24: 11/07: 11/21: 12/05: |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42720
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 315
Online
Requirements Met:
Part-time MBA
[This course will be delivered in a Prof + Prof model. For more information on the professional co-teaching the course, click here.] This course builds on the concepts learned in "Financial Management" and their application to financial strategies that create shareholders' wealth. It explores in depth the relationships of cost of capital, optimal capital structure, cash flows and residual income concepts in the valuation of firms. Related topics include corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, off-balance-sheet entities, dividend policy, stock repurchases, agency issues in corporate control and managerial incentive systems, use of derivatives as financial tools, and applications of option pricing theory to corporate valuation. Prerequisites: FINC 600
3 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
09/04: 09/18: 10/02: 10/30: 11/20: 12/04: |
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Subject: Finance (FINC)
CRN: 42721
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 315
Online
Requirements Met:
Part-time MBA
This course will focus on the practice of investment banking, private equity and hedge funds. This class utilizes case studies and related discussions as its primary learning platform. The course work requires students to apply financial and business analysis principles learned in class and in prerequisites to the types of real world challenges that companies, investment bankers, private equity participants and other types of investors face. This course does not generally involve routine lectures on textbook material. There will also be an IPO project in which each student will be part of an investment banking team vying to represent a company considering an initial public offering. Each team will present a detailed valuation analysis along with their recommended IPO process including key steps, pre-IPO issues to be addressed and IPO marketing plan. See the class schedule for the sequencing of topics. Prerequisite: FINC 600.
3 Credits