Analysis of the key financial decisions made by multinational companies. The course provides an international perspective to financial problems facing multinationals. Topics examined in the course include international financial environment; international money and capital markets; analysis of foreign exchange risk exposure and risk management; capital budgeting and working capital management; direct foreign investment decisions, political risk assessment, international banking and taxation.

The course presents both theoretical and practical aspects of decision making in financial institutions. The primary focus is on commercial bank management. Major topics include asset/liability and capital management; credit evaluation, lending policies and practices, liquidity management; bank performance evaluation; investment banking; investment portfolio management; international banking. Cases and computer game methods are used to simulate decisions made by bank managers.

An introductory course in investment theory and principles. The course provides an overview of security markets, alternative investment securities, sources of investment information, and factors influencing security prices. Major topics include selection and management of financial assets; valuation techniques for stocks and bonds; fundamental and technical analysis; theory of efficient financial markets; risk-return analysis; introduction to portfolio theory.

Security analysis theory and practice. The primary focus of the course is on selection and management of security portfolios, applying tools and techniques developed within the modern portfolio theory framework. Other topics include management of fixed income security portfolios, capital asset pricing model; investment in stock options and futures; portfolio performance evaluation and monitoring; examination of institutional investment policies; computer applications in portfolio management.

Application of computer software in formulating and analyzing problems in Finance. The course is specifically designed to encourage use of sensitivity analysis and “what if” projections, in financial modeling, financial statement analysis; capital budgeting, cash flow projections, and risk analysis; working capital management; capital structure and financing decision; leasing; foreign exchange forecasting; valuation of securities; investment analysis and portfolio management; application of quantitative methods in finance.

Theory of risk and risk management; identification; measurement, and arrangements to deal with risk in personal and business situations. Types of insurance coverages; basic features of selected insurance contracts, implementation of risk management strategies using insurance, risk retention, and risk reduction devices.

Overview of real estate markets; analysis of residential and commercial real estate development, mortgage financing and investment decisions. Fundamentals of property valuation, economic factors influencing property values, property management, and appraising principles for residential and income property are examined.

A capstone case-oriented course which examines various practical problems in financial policy. The course emphasizes the application of financial theories and analytical techniques to solve business problems in both domestic and international environments. Topics covered in the course include financial analysis and planning; working capital management; capital budgeting and cash flow analysis; lease financing; long term financing and capital structure decisions; corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.