An integrative course designed to give the student experience in problem solving in finance. Cases will be used to permit students to apply what they know to specific business problems. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. An overall view of the financing process and the role of financial markets. FI 414 Investments Study of the various investment media together with analysis models of investment management.
Emphasis is on investment decision making and portfolio analysis.
FI 415 Advanced Investment Topics and Portfolio Management Advanced models for investment management are developed and their application in decision making is discussed. Emphasis is on the use of models for portfolio selection. Emphasis is given to the money supply process, the demand for money, and the choice of monetary-policy strategies and procedures. FI 419 Financial Engineering Addresses managing financial risks such as adverse stock price movements, adverse interest rate changes, and adverse commodity price changes, with specific attention given to employing futures, options, and swap contracts. FI 421 Bank Administration Survey of analytical methods in banking, including study of the powers of various government agencies.