Also, nonbank financial institutions are studied, including savings institutions, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, securities firms, pension funds, and insurance companies. Serves as the senior capstone course for Accounting and Finance majors. The case method of instruction is utilized to analyze, present, and defend financial management cases. The case analysis involves the stages of investigation, design, and implementation of financial management theory applied within the team dynamic. Case study includes financial statements and time value of money, financial analysis and forecasting, working capital management, capital budgeting, and long-term financing.
Placement is arranged after application, interview, and approval by the department faculty.
Periodic reports and evaluations are given by the student and the employer. All Co-op placements are paid positions. A minimum of 200 hours of actual work experience is required for 3 semester hours of academic credit. Selected topics applying to the study of Finance. Approval by the faculty of the Accounting and Finance Department is rquired.