The content may change from semester to semester and will be announced in advance. May be taken by both majors and non-majors. May be repeated once for a total of six-hours credit if different topics are studied. A study of organization of business firms, financial planning, funds from operation, short and intermediate loan capital, owners' equity, long-term debt, and business promotion and expansion. This course encompasses the analysis of financial policies and problems of corporate financial management in light of different operating functions.
Attention is given to cases involving financial decisions for nonfinancial corporations.
The primary objective of the course is to encourage independent constructive criticism of existing theories and knowledge, and to develop a personal philosophy of financial management. A study of the analysis of financial theory and problems involving working capital. Topics include the management of cash, receivables, inventories, and short-term funding. Semester hours credit are earned at a rate of one semester hour for each 120 hours of approved work experience. Only finance majors can receive credit for the Finance Internship course.