In addition, and overview of the insurance business, including property and liability insurance contracts and risk typically covered by these contracts will be examined. The role of government in the investment process, such as anti-trust legislation and its effects on the overall economy will be examined. The impact of money and capital on the economy will be explored as well as an analysis of the global marketplace. This course is designed to familiarize the student with all aspects of credit analysis and commercial lending. Students are introduced to financial statement analysis, cash flow estimation, collateral valuation techniques, legal and procedural aspects of commercial lending, risk identification, and review sources of information and techniques to underwrite credit requests.
Students analyze the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows.
Students also evaluate a company s financial position from the commercial lender, professional investor s and managerial point of view. This course is a study of the organizational structure of international economics and finance. Topics include international trade policy, payment methods, foreign exchange markets, investment centers, transfer pricing, sources and use of funds, capital structures, and dividend remittances. Students will review these topics while evaluating the balance of trade, balance of payments and gold flows. Inquiries on the operation of international agencies, U.S. agencies, and the Eurodollar market are also explored.