Select four classes from finance, or three classes from finance and one class from either accounting or economics.
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Graduate Study Abroad
One graduate study-abroad course completed in a business discipline other than the concentration field may be counted toward the concentration. |
| ACCT 6300 |
Selected Topics in Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 6351
Formerly ACC 6300: Selected Topics in Accounting. |
| ACCT 6371 |
Advanced Auditing
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 4321
Examination of advanced auditing issues including the study of statistical sampling techniques, auditing through the computer, audits of financial and non-profit institutions, special-purpose reporting situations, compliance auditing for internal, operational and governmental entities. Study of specialized audit case situations and an evaluation of the most current changes and proposed changes in GAAP as it affects the auditor. Formerly ACC 6371: Advanced Auditing. |
| ACCT 6372 |
Advanced Studies in Taxation
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 4311
Discusses situations concerning choice of entity and special tax subjects; arriving at conclusions or recommendations that integrate ethical considerations, competent tax research and thoughtful tax planning; preparing a schedule M-1; and preparing tax returns using tax preparation software. Formerly ACC 6372: Advanced Studies in Taxation. |
| ACCT 6373 |
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 6351
This course is designed to teach students how to stay current in accounting after graduation. This process is known as applied research. The process of applied research starts with identifying a business problem and searching the accounting literature in order to provide a client or firm with a current, relevant, and accurate solution. This process requires judgment, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. Formerly ACC 6373: Contemporary Issues in Accounting. |
| ACCT 6377 |
International Accounting
Cr. 3. (3-0) ACCT 6351
Discussion of how basic U.S. accounting rules and financial statement analysis differ from accounting practices in other countries; problems associated with using financial statement analysis for investing decisions; diversity of financial accounting reporting and disclosure practices worldwide; multinational consolidations; foreign currency translation; accounting information systems in the international arena; multinational performance evaluation; transfer pricing; international taxation; and emerging issues in international accounting. Formerly ACC 6377: International Accounting. |
| ECON 6300 |
Selected Topics in Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECON 6351. May be repeated when topics vary.
Formerly ECO 6300: Selected Topics in Economics. |
| ECON 6361 |
Managerial Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECON 6351 and QMSC 6351
Application of calculus and statistics to economic theory. Major emphasis is to provide theory and tools that aid decision making process in private and public enterprise. Formerly ECO 6361: Managerial Economics. |
| ECON 6367 |
Global Economics
Cr. 3. (3-0) ECON 6351
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of today's global economy and markets. The contemporary issues in the global economy arise from the dynamics of the economic relations among nation states as each attempts to better position itself in the increasingly interdependent and competitive world. Formerly ECO 6367: Global Economics. |
| FINC 6300 |
Selected Topics in Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
Formerly FIN 6300: Selected Topics in Finance. |
| FINC 6361 |
Investments
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
The course objective is to achieve an understanding of the various types of investments and their relative merits; security prices and yields; investment objectives, principles and standards for selection of specific investments; introduction to portfolio management. Formerly FIN 6361: Investments. |
| FINC 6362 |
Financial Institutions & Markets
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
Study of the financial markets, instruments and the role of banks and other financial institutions in the economy. Formerly FIN 6362: Financial Institutions & Markets. |
| FINC 6363 |
Financial Modeling
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
This course combines the application of financial theories and concepts, spreadsheet skills and Visual Basic to (i) analyze financial statements, (ii) prepare cash budgets, (iii) prepare financial forecasts, (iv) perform time value of money, stock and bond analysis, (v) perform breakeven and leverage analysis, (vi) make cost of capital and capital budgeting decisions, (vii) perform portfolio analysis, and (viii) apply Visual Basic for financial analysis. Formerly FIN 6363: Financial Modeling. |
| FINC 6364 |
Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to trading mechanisms of various financial products, such as stocks, bonds, futures, commodities and foreign exchanges. The coverage will emphasize technical analysis of securities. Fundamental analysis will also be discussed. Formerly FIN 6364: Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities. |
| FINC 6367 |
International Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) FINC 6352, which may be taken concurrently
Discussion of international monetary system; balance of payments concept; institutional and structure arrangements within the foreign exchange market; basic foreign exchange market products; importance of parity condition; exchange rate determination; Eurocurrency and Eurobond market; international equity market; foreign currency options and futures; hedging foreign exchanges exposure; international capital budgeting and working capital management; and cost of capital and capital structure in multinationals. Formerly FIN 6367: International Finance. |
