Special attention is given to recent bank legislation. This course includes an in depth study of some of the tools used in financial management. Problems in the valuation of securities, capital costs, capital budgeting, risk analysis, capital structure, financial statement analysis, and dividend policy are stressed. Some areas of study are international market forces that affect interest rates and currency values, hedging currency positions, and financing capital budgeting for the multi-national firms. Typically offered only during the fall semester.
Emphasis is placed on credit management and the place of credit in the financial structure.
Types of credit, credit terms, credit investigations, credit analysis, basis of credit extension, relation of credit to selling, using credit information, credit bureaus, and methods in collections are stressed. This course is an advanced analysis and study of the techniques for selecting and combining securities into a portfolio. Content includes setting investment goals, diversification and risk reduction, capital market theory, and portfolio selection models. Typically offered only during spring semesters.