Graduate Finance & Business Law
Graduate Finance & Business Law
2011 Spring Term
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ADVANCED BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW
FNBSLW 542
This course provides an advanced study of the law for business or pre-law students, including an examination of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Law of Sales, Negotiable Instruments, Secured Transactions and Documents of Title. This course also includes a study of the Law of Business Entities and Creditor and Debtor Relations.
TRAVEL STUDY
FNBSLW 691
Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FNBSLW 718
Consideration of the finance function as it relates to other organizational roles, the use of capital budgeting techniques, other quantitative methods, and model building in decision making. Not open to students with an undergraduate finance degree.
FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCESS
FNBSLW 739
This course explores the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the Personal Financial Planning process. It includes study of the following areas: determining financial objectives, formulating investment objectives, tax planning, insurance planning, retirement planning and estate planning.
REAL ESTATE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
FNBSLW 750
Consideration of the institutional environment affecting the financing and ownership of real estate. Detailed evaluation of both the nature of and the risks associated with lender and investor yields from real estate investment.
MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
FNBSLW 755
An advanced course of international financial principles covering major macroeconomic factors affecting international corporate decisions, foreign exchange transactions, hedging strategies, international capital structure decisions, capital budgeting, international financial markets, and taxation.
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FNBSLW 760
Structure and operation of the markets for corporate debt and equity securities, municipal obligations, and mortgages. Detailed examination of stock markets and their use by investors. Prereq: FNBSLW 718
CAPITAL BUDGETING
FNBSLW 770
Financial planning for working capital management and long range investment projects. Emphasis on capital budgeting problem solving. Readings on capital budgeting and related topics, cost of capital structure, and dividend policy.
PORTFOLIO THEORY AND PRACTICE
FNBSLW 780
Formulation of objectives and the development of portfolios to meet these objectives for individuals and institutions. Special attention will be focused on statistical and analytical techniques for portfolio selection and management.
WORKSHOP
FNBSLW 790
Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. Prereq: Consent of Instructor.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
FNBSLW 798
A student may satisfy up to 3 credits of the 9 credit emphasis by pursuing this course with one or more members of the graduate faculty. A copy of the proposal must be on file in the chairman's office prior to registration.