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FINANCE
Business
FIN B200 Personal Finance 3 crs.
This course explores those topical areas of finance which have direct impact on an individual’s lifestyle. Emphasis is on budgeting, planning, cash management, credit, basic insurance, consumer information, estate planning, and tax planning. May not be used as a major elective. Offered in the fall.
FIN B300 Financial Management 3 crs.
This course introduces the analytic techniques commonly used for the financial management of business firms. Topics include analysis of financial statements, financial forecasting, asset valuation, capital budgeting, working capital management, and financial structure.
Prerequisites: AcctB203, DecsB205, EconB201, and junior standing.
FIN B305 Analysis of Financial Statements 3 crs.
This course examines common techniques for the analysis of financial statements. In addition to covering traditional analytic approaches, this course explores the relationship between the selection of accounting procedures and the quality of the resulting statements.
Prerequisites: Acct B205 and Fin B300 (grade of C or higher required for finance majors).
FIN B310 Financial Institutions 3 crs.
This course examines the purpose and functions of financial institutions. Emphasis is on asset/liability management. Cases may be used to foster an understanding of the problems and opportunities of different financial institutions. It is highly recommended that the student take FIN B300, Financial Management, first. Offered in the fall.
Prerequisites: ECON B201; junior standing.
FIN B315 Investments 3 crs.
This course analyzes different investment alternatives in a risk-return framework. Techniques for selection, timing, and diversification of investment choices are emphasized. Estate planning is also examined to help formulate a long-run investment strategy.
Prerequisite: FIN B300.
Major prerequisite: grade of C or better in FIN B300.
FIN B325 International Financial Management 3 crs.
This course explores the problems and complexities that arise when trade and investment take place across national boundaries. Topics include financing international trade, exchange rate risk, risk exposure and management, and international investments.
Prerequisite: FIN B300.
FIN B400 Advanced Financial Management 3 crs.
The theory and practice of financial management are examined through case analysis and readings. Topics considered include working capital management, capital budgeting, financial structure, and dividend policy.
Prerequisites: ACCT B205, FIN B300, FIN B305.
Major prerequisite: grade of C or better in FIN B300.
FIN B405 Personal Financial Planning 3 crs.
Personal Financial Planning is a course primarily for business majors and concentrates on preparation of professional financial planners. This course concentrates on understanding the financial planning process in areas such as risk management and insurance, investments, retirement planning, estate planning, and the Louisiana community property and inheritance laws.
The main objective of the course is to teach students to prepare and analyze financial plans for individuals. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: FIN B300.
FIN B410 Management of Financial Institutions 3 crs.
Analyzes the asset and liability management problems of financial institutions. Emphasis is on the particular problems of managing a commercial bank. Cases are used to illustrate the alternative solutions to problems common to financial institution management. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: FIN B310.
Major prerequisite: grade of C or better in FIN B310.
FIN B450 Real Estate Investments and Finance 3 crs.
This course analyzes real estate financing and investment, vis-a-vis other investment alternatives in a risk-return framework. Primary focus is on evaluating the risk-return potential of income producing real property. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: FIN B300.
FIN B493 Special Topics in Finance 3 crs.
Suggested topics include speculative markets; real estate appraisal; portfolio analysis; global financial markets; entrepreneurship, expectations, and equilibrium; and investment banking. See description in College of Business section. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: FIN B300; junior standing.
FIN B497 Internship in Finance 1 — 6 crs.
See description in College of Business section.
FIN B499 Independent Study in Finance 3 crs.
See description in College of Business section. Offered on demand.