FINC110 Money & Banking 3-0-3
This course presents the practical application of economics of money and banking. Coverage includes commercial banking system, nature and functions of money, banks and the money supply, cash assets and liquidity management, bank investments, loans, earnings, Federal Reserve System and policies and operations, Treasury Department operations, and the changing national monetary system. Importance and impact of global economics will be discussed throughout the class.
FINC120 Personal Financial Management 3-0-3
This course is designed to provide the student with an effective learning experience in financial management of their personal lives. Emphasis is placed on helping students make sound financial decisions in the areas of budgeting, insurance, taxes, credit, investment, real estate, and retirement planning.
FINC213 Problems in Managerial Finance and Financial Policy 3-0-3
This course is designed to be case driven. The cases will involve decision making for actual business situations. Topics covered will include financial analysis and planning, working capital management, capital budgeting, intermediate and long-term financing, allocation of capital and financial structure. Prerequisite: BUS221.
FINC215 Introduction to Investment Analysis 3-0-3
This course is designed to introduce the student to various investment options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and commodities. The focus will be on the decision making process for investment and portfolio management. Prerequisite: ACCT123.
FINC216 Budgeting and Forecasting 3-0-3
This course is designed to evaluate the process of corporate budgeting and forecasting. The course will use actual business applications of comprehensive profit planning and control. Methods for forecasting will be evaluated. Prerequisite: ACCT123.
FINC217 International Corporate Finance 3-0-3
This course is designed to teach students how to be effective financial managers for corporations with international operations. Topics include international financial management, international monetary system, foreign exchange rates, capital management, international capital markets, international financial institutions, tax regulations and accounting practices. Prerequisite: BUS221.
FINC225 Retirement, Trusts, Wills & Estate Planning 3-0-3
This course is designed to build upon the coursework studied in the personal financial management class and to further explore the planning needed for the successful accumulation of personal wealth. The focus will be on establishing retirement goals, evaluation of retirement portfolio options, selecting appropriate investments for long-term objectives, investing for college funds, evaluation and preparation of wills, development of trust funds, and tax considerations in estate planning. Prerequisite: FINC120.
FREN110 French I 3-2-4
A fully integrated, introductory French course. The course is designed for beginning French students, with little or no prior knowledge of French. It is directed for students whose learning objectives and needs are in any of the following categories: for French language students, for business purposes as well as for travelers. The emphasis is to develop proficiency in basic communicative skills concentrating on the dynamic application of the living language taught through dialogue, phonetics, and vocabulary. A strong grammar foundation and other basic language skills are taught through actual phrases and sentences. Language laboratory activities are part of the course reinforcing class content. These objectives will be achieved through the following approaches: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural appreciation. (Fulfills Foreign Language requirement.)
FREN120 French II 3-2-4
A continuation of the introductory French course for students who have had the equivalent of one year of high school French or one semester of college French. The course is designed for French students whose learning objectives and needs are in any of the following categories: for French language students, for business purposes as well as for travelers. The emphasis is to consolidate and reinforce the language skills acquired in French I or equivalent, and to continue building communicative skills and cultural competency. The course continues to offer a comprehensive review of basic first term grammar structures, while developing proficiency and advancement in communicative skills concentrating on the dynamic application of the living language taught through dialogue, phonetics, and vocabulary. A strong grammar foundation and other essential language skills are taught through actual phrases and sentences. Language laboratory activities are part of the course reinforcing class content. These objectives will be achieved through the following approaches: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Prerequisite: FREN110 or equivalent. (Fulfills Foreign Language requirement.)