In addition to the Assurance of Learning Goals for the Business Administration Program, the finance emphasis identifies the following learning objectives:
| Understanding financial management |
Demonstrate how to apply techniques commonly employed in financial management to analyze financial management decisions common to corporations.
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FIN 311 (I)
FIN 315 (M) |
| Develop a comprehensive understanding of investments |
Analyze markets, industries, valuation, technical analysis and behavioral finance, efficient market theory and portfolio management.
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FIN 311 (I)
FIN 316 (M) |
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of issues relating to risk management of a financial firm
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Explain interest rate determination and forecasting of interest rates, term structure of interest rates, duration and bond portfolio management, future markets, interest rate swaps, option markets as risk management tools.
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FIN 311 (I)
FIN 407 (M) |
| Comprehension of international financial management |
Students should be able to describe the alternative uses of futures, forwards, swaps and options to manage market risks related to changes in currency exchange rates.
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FIN 311 (I)
FIN 436 (M) |
Introductory Level (I) Mastery Level (M)