Learn how financial literacy relates to the well-being of the individual. Students will understand the impact of long and short-term financial planning in areas of goal setting, budgeting, tax planning, retirement, investments, risk management and other major financial events. Skills gained in financial literacy serve as a means to financial stability and stewardship toward others.
Every Interim
Previously: BSAD 120
An introduction to financial issues facing business organizations. Emphasis will be placed on time value of money, operating and financial leverage, financial forecasting, valuation and capital budgeting.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: BSAD 330
A comprehensive exploration of theoretical and empirical financial literature and the application to corporate financial policies and strategies. Topics covered include capital and ownership structures, contracting, mergers and acquisitions, financial distress situations and risk management.
Every Fall
Previously: BSAD 431
The study of investment risks and rewards based on the analysis of stocks, bonds, and other investment opportunities, including hedging and derivative investments. This course includes an introduction to modern professional investment analysis and portfolio theories.
Every Spring
Previously: BSAD 435
Advanced Financial Analysis is a course designed to allow students to develop an ability to recognize financial problems, collect and analyze financial data, formulate alternative solutions, and render financial decisions. Case materials are used in studying financial problems. Case presentations are required. Topics include: financial statement analysis, assessing financial health of the firm, planning future financial performance, evaluating investment opportunities, financial operations, business valuation, and corporate restructuring.
Occasionally
Explore foundations of international financial decisions and their applications to financial practices. Topics include: International macroeconomic concepts, foreign investment projects, and managing exposure to exchange rate, taxation, inflationary, economic, and political risk.
Every Fall
Previously: BSAD 433