FINANCE COURSES

Fin 330 Principles of Finance credit 3 hrs.

The course analyzes the activities involved in raising and administering funds used in business. The problems of planning for and financing recurring long- and short-term needs are stressed. Attention is also given to intermittent duties and equally important matters such as those associated with security, insurance, mergers, and financial reorganizations. Prerequisite: BA130

Fin 338 Risk and Insurance credit 3 hrs.

The course is a study of the theory of speculative and pure risk confronting the individual and the firm and of the appropriate means of handling risks. Methods studied include loss prevention, risk retention, and self-insurance. Specific types of insurance are studied, as well as the legal liability and its role both in the private and public sectors. Prerequisite: Fin 330.

Fin 430 Investment Management credit 3 hrs.

The course is a study of investment and portfolio analysis and presents a conceptual and analytical framework for formulating both individual and corporate investment policies, analyzing securities, and constructing portfolios. Prerequisite: Fin 330.

Fin 433 Real Estate: Principles and Practices credit 3 hrs.

The course is an analytical study of the technical and legal aspects of real property ownership; the factors which determine the economic value and productivity of real estate; governmental regulations applicable to land utilization; the nature of the real estate business; and the initial steps required for transfer of title, financing, and leasing. Prerequisite: Fin 330.

Fin 437 Corporate Finance credit 3 hrs.

The course seeks to enlarge students' knowledge of financial analysis. It considers issues involved in the fields of dividend policy, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and capital structure of the firm. Prerequisite: Fin 330.

Fin 440 Internship credit 3 hrs.

Internship integrates classroom study with planned and supervised experiences in business, government, and social institutions outside the formal classroom environment. Field work experiences must be appropriate and lend themselves to direct supervision by an assigned coordinator. If field work space cannot be secured off campus, positions at the College will be used to provide the equivalent experiences necessary to fulfill this requirement. Additionally, a senior research paper will be written.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue, 2007-2009.