Graduate Finance & Business Law
Graduate Finance & Business Law
2021 Fall Term
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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.
QUANTITATIVE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
FNBSLW 732
This course focuses on understanding the statistical tools required for financial data analysis. Topics covered include: regression analysis, the assumptions of the regression model and the significance of the regression coefficients, time series analysis including ARIMA, ARCH and GARCH models, simulations, scenario analysis and decision trees.
BUSINESS VALUATION USING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FNBSLW 735
This course focuses on using financial information to value and analyze firms. There is no major corporate investment decision that can be made without first asking and answering the question, 'what is it worth?'. The goal of this course is to build students' skills and confidence in using contemporary practices in the valuation of projects, divisions, and companies.
INVESTMENT BANKING
FNBSLW 736
This course intends to bridge the gap between finance theory and practical applications in the area of investment banking. It introduces students to the primary valuation methodologies and provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance.
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.
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.
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.