| EC101 | SOC: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMIC PROBLEMS AND POLICIES | Survey of current socioeconomic issues and problems: market structure, costs and competition, international trade, environmental concerns, economic growth, financial panics, inflation, and unemployment. Uses basic economic concepts and analytical too... |
| EC201 | SOC: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I | Microeeconomic principles and problems. The nature of economics and its method, the economic problem, demand and supply analysis, costs of production, market structures, product and resource pricing, and international trade. Algebra is used throughou... |
| EC202 | SOC: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II | Macroeconomic principles and problems. Economic goals, basic information about the American economy, national income accounting, international finance, theories of income determination, economic growth and instability, money and banking, monetary and... |
| EC209 | INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR REGRESSION | Simple regression analysis, bivariate correlation, multiple regression analysis, and time series analysis using regression-based approaches. Prerequisite: DATA 122 or equivalent introductory statistics course; or chair permission. |
| EC210 | QA: BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND STATISTICS | Descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling, and sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, chi-square analysis, analysis of variance, correlation, bivariate and multivariate regression analysis, time series, and inde... |
| EC221 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS | Study of basic economic principles, with an emphasis on macroeconomics. Microeconomic topics include supply and demand analysis, and elasticity. Macroeconomic topics include measurement of macroeconomic activity, national income accounting, aggregate... |
| EC301 | MICROECONOMICS | Analysis of the behavior of consuming and producing units, determination of prices and outputs through the market, resource allocation and distribution. Problems of decision-making and planning. Prerequisite: EC 201, EC 202; MT 130 or MT 133 and MT 1... |
| EC302 | MACROECONOMICS | Theories of the determination of the level of national economic activity: output, income, employment, and its relationship to economic growth, stability, and the price level. Particular emphasis on the components of aggregate demand and aggregate sup... |
| EC310 | EMPIRICAL METHODS I | This course is designed to prepare students to handle big data, run quantitative analyses of economic models using computers, interpret regression analysis, and perform several empirical analyses on their own using real-life data. Topics covered incl... |
| EC311 | MONEY AND BANKING | Money and credit; historical and institutional development of the U.S. financial system; monetary theory; policies of financial regulators. Prerequisite: EC 201 and EC 202. |
| EC312 | ECONOMICS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR | Theoretical and empirical analysis of public (government) expenditures and taxation. Topics include welfare economics, public goods, externalities, theories of distributive justice, income taxation, tax incidence, taxation and efficiency, and public... |
| EC315 | ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | Designed to acquaint students with analytical tools of environmental economics, including cost-benefit analysis, user charges, rationing of scarce resources, investment allocation criteria, and public expenditure criteria. Prerequisite: EC 201 and EC... |
| EC318 | EGC: APPLIED GLOBAL HEALTH ECONOMICS | Overview and analysis of health care systems around the world, including the US. Topics include the determinants of health disparities, new global health policies, global interventions, and how health care policies impact the political-economic envir... |
| EC321 | LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | Examines the organization, functioning, and outcomes of labor markets; the decisions of prospective and present labor market participants; and public policies that relate to the employment and payment of labor resources. Topics include determination... |
| EC326 | SPORTS ECONOMICS | Designed to focus on the interface between sports, professional and amateur, and the economic behavior of individuals, teams, firms, and institutions. Students will learn how economic systems and economic incentives shape the world of sports. Further... |
| EC342 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | International trade theory, commercial policy, and economic interdependence. Exchange rates and the foreign exchange market, the balance of payments, parity conditions, and the international monetary system. Prerequisite: EC 201 and EC 202. |
| EC343 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Theoretical and policy issues in economic growth and development with emphasis on specific country policies and experience; alternative development paths; problems of development planning; policies for achieving growth and development in emerging cou... |
| EC361 | URBAN AND REGIONAL ECONOMICS | Applies analytical techniques of economic theory to urban and regional problems. Economic rationale of cities, urban and regional growth and development, classical location theory, analysis of urban markets, and policy approaches to urban and regiona... |
| EC405 | SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS | Contemporary issues in economics not covered in depth in other department courses. Specific topic, method of presentation, and student requirement designated by the seminar leader. Examples might include, but are not limited to, health economics, the... |
| EC420 | EMPIRICAL METHODS II | This course is designed to prepare students to take the Certified Business Economics and Data Analytics (CBE) exam. The course is a study support class provided by the Economics faculty and focuses primarily on economic measurement topics as well as... |
| EC498 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | Research project supervised by a department member willing to act as advisor. The student selects an aspect of economics, establishes goals, and develops a study plan, which must be approved by the Department Chair and filed with the dean’s office. C... |
| EC498A | INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECT IN ECONOMICS I | Prerequisites: economics major with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher; permission of chair and instructor. Research project supervised by a department member willing to act as advisor. The student selects an aspect of economics, establishes goals, and... |
| EC498B | INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECT IN ECONOMICS II | Prerequisites: economics major with an overall GPA of 3.0 or highter; permission of chair and instructor. Research project supervised by a department member willing to act as advisor. The student selects an aspect of economics, establishes goals, and... |
| EC499 | INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECT IN ECONOMICS | This is the capstone experience for the economics major. The course involves competition of a supervised research project, including multiple drafts, and a presentation of the results and highlights at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: EC 301,... |
| EC501 | ECONOMICS FOR NONPROFITS | Application of the field of economics to study the activities of nonprofit organizations. Examines the ways in which economics affects every organization, even those that do not set out to earn a profit, and provides an understanding of basic princip... |
| EC521 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS | Study of basic economic principles, with an emphasis on aggregate economic phenomena (macroeconomics). Microeconomic topics include supply and demand analysis, elasticity and their applications. Macroeconomic topics include measurement of macroeconom... |
| EC522 | INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED BUSINESS ANALYTICS | Introduces the concepts of statistics, including descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.Business Foundation Course. |
| EC551 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | Application of the analytical constructs of economic theory to practical problems faced by a firm and its representatives. Topics include demand analysis, production and cost analysis, market and pricing analysis, capital budgeting, and government po... |
| EC561 | GLOBALIZATION ISSUES IN ECONOMICS | Issues and opportunities created by a global economy and managing the risks of globalization. Topics include financial and currency crisis; stock market booms and busts; social and labor unrest; cultural, ethical and legal issues in conducting intern... |
| EC595 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | In-depth reading or research project conducted under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Permission from the assistant dean of Graduate Business Programs and a GPA of 3.5 or higher are required for this course to count towards the de... |
| EC598 | COMTEMPORARY TOPICS IN ECONOMICS | A special course which offers selected topics on an occasional basis. Topics and prerequisites will be announced when offered. Permission from the Managing Director or Associate Dean of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count... |
| FN142 | PERSONAL FINANCE | Cannot be counted as part of the business minor or finance major. Personal financial decision-making, including use of credit, insurance products, banking, and other financial services, as well as investing for future financial goals. |
| FN312 | BUSINESS FINANCE | This course introduces students to financial analysis and financial decision-making for modern corporations. Students learn important elements of financial theory, including, but not limited to: time value of money; the risk-return relationship; cost... |
| FN316 | FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS | Prerequisite: minimum grade of C in FN 312. Examines the functions financial intermediaries perform in transferring and transforming wealth in financial markets. Provides a broad understanding of the characteristics of domestic and global financial m... |
| FN342 | INVESTMENTS | Prerequisite: FN 312 (minimum grade of C), MT 130 (minimum grade of C). Principles in the selection and management of investments, from the viewpoints of large and small investors. |
| FN405 | SEMINAR IN FINANCE | Prerequisites: minimum grade of C in FN 312 and/or as announced. Contemporary issues in finance not covered in depth in other departmental courses. Topics, method of presentation, and requirements designated by the seminar leader. |
| FN405A | SEMINAR IN FINANCE | Contemporary issues in finance not covered in depth in other departmental courses. Topics, method of presentation, and requirements designated by the seminar leader. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in FN 312 and/or as announced |
| FN405B | SEMINAR IN FINANCE | Contemporary issues in finance not covered in depth in other departmental courses. Topics, method of presentation, and requirements designated by the seminar leader. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in FN 312 and/or as announced. |
| FN418 | REAL ESTATE FINANCE | Introduction to real estate with a focus on financial aspects; theory and measurement of returns and risks on real estate and real estate-related assets; valuation theory for owner-occupied and income-producing properties. Prerequisite: FN 312 (minim... |
| FN439 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE | Tools and techniques necessary to understand the financial management of the firm in an international environment. Exchange rate determination, risk analysis, transactions denominated in foreign currency, nontraditional trading practices, and the uni... |
| FN440 | INTERMEDIATE CORPORATE FINANCE | Expands the student’s understanding of corporate finance developed in FN 312. Topics include agency theory, efficient markets theory, capital budgeting, financial planning, working capital management, capital structure, dividend payout policy, financ... |
| FN441 | CASE STUDIES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | Prerequisites: FN 440 or approval of the Department Chair. The capstone course in the finance major. Incorporates the case study method so that students can demonstrate their knowledge of corporate finance, financial markets, and financial institutio... |
| FN442 | RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE FUNDAMENTALS | Focuses on the management of business risks whose outcomes are subject to some degree of direct control (e.g., fire damage that may be preventable), as compared to risks whose outcomes are a result of changing market forces. Prerequisite: FN 312 (min... |
| FN444 | MANAGING FINANCIAL RISK WITH DERIVATIVES | Introduction to analytical and decision-making processes used to transfer risk with futures and options. Theory and application of pricing, speculating, and hedging techniques in financial markets. Prerequisite: FN 312 (minimum grade of C). |
| FN452 | PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | Focuses on the Dornam Fund, a student-managed investment portfolio. Provides theory and experience in professional money management; identification of investment objectives, information assessment for security selection, and evaluation of fund perfor... |
| FN498 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | Research project supervised by a member of the department willing to act as advisor. The student selects an aspect of finance, establishes goals, and develops a plan of study that must be approved by the chair and filed with the dean’s office. Consul... |
| FN521 | FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE | The concepts of financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and control. Emphasis is on financial decision making from the perspective of the business firm. Topics include time value of money, ratio analysis, mergers, capital budgeting, risk, cost of... |
| FN551 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | Students are strongly encouraged to take EC 551 prior FN 551. Study of the techniques of financial decision making within corporations. Lectures, case studies, problem solving, and readings focus on risk analysis, cost-of-capital concepts, money mark... |
| FN561 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE | Financial problems in the management of multinational businesses.ElectivePrerequisite: FN 521 (min grade C). |
| FN583 | CAPITAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS | Purposes and functions of capital markets. Unique features of price determination in financial markets, analysis of financial intermediation, management of assets and liabilities, industry structure and regulation. Practical issues addressed by case... |
| FN584 | INVESTMENTS & PORTFOLIO MGMT | Broad overview of the investment process, including nature of the securities markets, security selection, and portfolio management. Theory and practice. Analysis and practical applications in case studies and projects.Elective.Prerequisite: FN 521 (m... |
| FN585 | MANAGING RISK WITH DERIVATIVES | Approaches to identifying and measuring risk. Developing strategies to alter risk profiles, including pricing, speculation, and hedging techniques. Analysis of derivatives, particularly futures and options.Elective.Prerequisite: FN 521 (min grade C). |
| FN586 | RISK-ADJUSTED VALUATION: OPTIONS PRICING APPLICATIONS TO CORPORATE FINANCE | Prerequisite: FN 521 or FN 551. Standard Corporate Finance valuation techniques rely heavily on the Discounted Cash Flow method. Most firm valuation methodologies do not incorporate uncertainly and risk organically and require extra steps to compensa... |
| FN595 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | No Description Set |
| FN598 | CONTEMP TOPICS IN FINANCE | A special course which offers selected topics on an occasional basis. Topics and prerequisites will be announced when offered. Permission from the assistant dean of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count towards the degree.El... |
| PFP301 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL PLANNING | An introductory course concerning the process and principles of financial planning. The course of study includes an examination of the financial planning process, client interactions, financial statements, cash flow and debt management, time value of... |
| PFP371 | TAX PLANNING | A detailed study of specific provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that relate to taxation of individuals and tax planning concepts in business and individual transactions. This course also examines the alternative minimum tax (AMT), tax management... |
| PFP372 | RETIREMENT PLANNING | This course provides students with a strong and rigorous foundation in retirement planning and employee benefits. In particular, the course offers students an overview of the retirement planning process, knowledge of retirement plans (both public and... |
| PFP373 | ESTATE PLANNING | The course provides an overview of gift, estate, and generation skipping transfer taxation, including financial and estate planning applications. Topics include trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and rel... |
| PFP374 | RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE | This course introduces to risk management and insurance decisions for individuals in the context of personal financial planning. Topics include insurance for health, disability, life, property, and liability risks, as well as annuities, group insuran... |
| PFP490 | CASES IN FINANCIAL PLANNING | This course serves as a capstone experience for students of financial planning. Emphasis is on the application of financial planning knowledge and development of a complete financial plan. Prerequisites: PFP 301 and PFP 371. Prerequisites or corequis... |