Contact Person: Scott Besley • (813) 974-2081
This track provides an understanding of the economic issues related to the valuation of assets in domestic and international settings. Students will develop the skills needed to analyze the investment and capital structure decisions faced by firms and investors. The course sequence focuses on financial decisions in a risk-return framework. This track emphasizes developing and fostering the student's decision-making skills. Students must take three courses – the two courses listed below and any one of the courses listed in the advanced track.
- FIN 6416 Advanced Financial Management
- The course provides a synthesis of the theory and practice of corporate finance in a world populated with self-interested economic agents. Particular attention is given to explaining why the observed financial consequences of actual managerial decisions often deviate from those predicted by traditional theory. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Financial Management - must be taken before taking any course to satisfy the third course in this track or an advanced track in finance).
Faculty: Lei Wedge - FIN 6515 Investments
- An examination of the risks and returns of alternative investment media within the framework of various valuation models. Special attention is given to the investment process and the criteria for investment decisions. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Financial Management).
Faculty: Patrick Kelly
Advanced Financial Management
The advanced track builds on the basic finance track, providing additional depth to prepare students for careers in managing the finance function of the firm. This track permits students to choose from courses that explore financial management decisions and provides insights into a variety of financial management topics. Students complete the basic finance track and take two additional finance courses that are different from those taken to satisfy the basic finance track requirements. The courses used to satisfy the Advanced Financial Management track should be taken from the following list:
- FIN 6246 Money and Capital Markets
- The study of the role of financial markets, instruments, and institutions in the economy. It includes the study of flow of funds, interest rate determination, and the pricing of capital assets. (Prerequisites: FIN 6406 Financial Management and ECO 6708 Global Economic Environment of Business).
Faculty: Sam Bulmash - FIN 6418 Working Capital Management
- This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of short-term financial management, which includes decision-making concerning sources and uses of cash flows to support short-term operations. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Financial Management).
Faculty: Scott Besley - FIN 6425 Financial Policy
- A case-study approach to financial policy and strategy with emphasis on the firm's major financial decisions. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Financial Management).
Faculty: Arun Tandon - FIN 6465 Financial Statement Analysis
- Intended to provide the student with an understanding of the relationship between financial statements produced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the informational content they provide. The course examines the differences between statements prepared using GAAP and cash flows that are generated by the firm. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Financial Management). Note: This course does not provide academic credit for purposes of sitting for the CPA examination.
Faculty: Murad Antia - FIN 6537 Financial Options and Futures
- The study of markets, pricing, and applications of derivative securities, particularly, financial options, forwards, and futures. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Financial Management).
Faculty: Jianping Qi - FIN 6605 International Financial Management
- Development of a strong foundation in international financial management, including (among others) the topics of financial environment; foreign exchange markets; foreign exchange risk and decision-making models; operating, transaction and accounting exposures; worldwide sales; process of internationalization; foreign trade zones; various swaps and decision-making models; and direct foreign investments and swap arrangements. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Financial Management).
Faculty: Chris Pantzalis - FIN 6804 Theory of Finance
- A systematic and rigorous course in the theory of finance. Topics covered include the theory of choice and the allocation of financial resources, the theory of optimal investment decisions, and the theory of risk and uncertainty in financial decisions. It also covers the theoretical concepts underlying financing decisions and the cost of capital. (Prerequisite: FIN 6406 Advanced Financial Management).
Faculty: Patrick Kelly
