FM214: Managing Your Money
Credits 3This course focuses on applying the appropriate tools and strategies that help consumers make informed financial decisions in a world with increasing choice and complexity.
Financial Management
Courses
FM224: Principles of Financial Management
Credits 3Provides an overview of the three major financial areas: the financial system, investments, and business finance. Students gain an integrated perspective of the interrelationships between financial markets, institutions and management.
FM257: Real Estate Investments
Credits 3Extensive look at broad classes of investments in real estate. Appraisal techniques, investment analysis, financing, and real estate law.
FM299: Ind Study Financial Management
Credits 2 3Independent Study in Financial Management (2-3 credits). Each offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalog listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the Dean or Dean’s designee. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. A “Proposal for Independent Study” form may be obtained from the Registrar or from the School of Business. Independent Study courses are assigned numbers of 299, 399 or 499, depending on the level of the course.
FM311: Managerial Finance
Credits 3FM390: Internship in Financial Management
Credits 2 3The opportunity to gain experience in the administration of profit or non-profit organizations. The internship typically is completed during the junior or senior year but can be completed earlier with the approval of the academic advisor. The internship should be arranged with the assistance of the major internship advisor. An agreement is drawn up and approved by the student, the proposed employer, and the major internship advisor. Internships require a minimum of 55 hours of on-the-job work for each hour of credit. Evaluation is made by the major internship advisor and in consultation with the employer. Prerequisites: junior class standing, permission of the academic advisor and the Dean or Dean’s designee.
FM391: Internship in Financial Management
Credits 2 3May be taken when an unusual level of job responsibility, such as being in sole control of a business for an extended time, or other unique learning opportunity is encountered which would warrant additional credit above that granted for AC390 or FM390. The granting of more than 3 credits for one internship will be a rare occurrence. In some instances, when deemed appropriate by the academic advisor and the Dean or Dean’s designee, a second internship, which is entirely different than that pursued under AC390 or FM390, may be taken. Prerequisite: AC390 or FM390.
FM395: Advanced Internship in Finance
Credits 4The Advanced Internship follows the same guidelines as the 390 Internship. However, research criteria (applicable to each internship situation) provided by the internship advisor are also included for one additional credit. Students who elect the Advanced Internship must also meet College Honors requirements.
FM399: Ind Study Financial Management
Credits 2 3Independent Study in Financial Management (2-3 credits). Each offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalog listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor and must meet with the approval of the Dean or Dean’s designee. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. A “Proposal for Independent Study” form may be obtained from the Registrar or from the School of Business. Independent Study courses are assigned numbers of 299, 399 or 499, depending on the level of the course.
FM423: Investment Analysis
Credits 3Development of goals and strategies for investing in securities: markets for stocks and bonds, selecting, timing, and performance of measurement techniques. Prerequisite: FM224 or permission of instructor.
FM454: Problems in Finance
Credits 3Uses accounting information in the financial decision-making process. Traditional areas of financial statement analysis, budgeting, the development of criteria for investing, and the rationale of planning and decision-making in the management of a business enterprise. Prerequisite: FM311, FM423, or permission of instructor.
FM495: Sr Independent Project in Finance
Credits 4The student will develop a project arranged with the assistance of the major advisor and the approval of the Dean or Dean’s designee. Projects include a thesis, business plan, or other significant research project. Prerequisites: senior class standing; declared major in the School of Business or permission of the Dean or Dean’s designee.