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  • 4.00 Credits

    This course focuses on a variety of advanced topics in film and media arts studies. Content will vary each semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Budgeting, consumer borrowing, use of savings accounts, life insurance, other types of family insurance, social security, income taxes, home ownership, investing in stocks and bonds, and estate planning.
    General Education Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers the foundations of finance with a focus on allowing non-finance students to be prepared for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam. From FINRA, 'The Securities Industry Essentialsr (SIEr) Exam is a FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate's knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. By the end of the semester, students will demonstrate knowledge of basic finance concepts and will be prepared for the SIE Exam. Topics include: equity, debt, options, trading markets, packaged products, customer accounts, retirement plans, and regulations. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MATH 1050 OR MATH 1080 OR MATH 1090 OR MATH 1100 OR MATH 1210 OR MATH 1310 OR AP Calc AB score of 2+ OR AP Calc BC score of 2+
  • 3.00 Credits

    The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the rapidly growing field of Financial Technology known more generally as FinTech. While financial institutions and organizations have long incorporated technology in their businesses, in recent years the evolution of digital technologies has accelerated the growth of Fintech. This class is intended to introduce students to the range of business models and technology that are propelling FinTech and adding digital capability to the financial services industry. Utah is a recognized center of FinTech. This course will include discussions with leaders from selected Utah Fintech organizations.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to investing and business finance: stocks, bonds, financial analysis and valuation, market access, risk and rate of return. Designed for Business minors and non-Business majors. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MATH 1050 OR MATH 1080 OR MATH 1090 OR MATH 1100 OR MATH 1210 OR MATH 1310 OR AP Calculus AB score of 2+ OR AP Calculus BC score of 2+
  • 1.50 Credits

    The course provides students the unique opportunity to hear, first-hand, from professionals across the financial industry. Examples of fields presented include investment banking, trading, portfolio management, equity research, real estate, private equity, and others. Through a series of guest speakers, the class explores various post-graduation career paths and available opportunities. The goal is to help students obtain a clear understanding of the positives and challenges in each field, and then learn the important characteristics and requirements needed to secure the desired job and excel in their chosen path. Prerequisite: (Pre-Major or Full Major Status in the David Eccles School of Business) OR Full Major status in QAMO.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course provides students with a solid grounding in the basic concepts of finance. Topics include financial analysis, time value of money, capital budgeting, risk/return, and cost of capital. Corequisites: (ACCTG 2100 AND Intermediate or Full Major status in the School of Business) OR (BCOR 3010 AND BCOR 3020 AND BCOR 3030 AND BCOR 3040 AND BCOR 3050 AND Intermediate or Full Major Status in the School of Business).
  • 1.50 Credits

    The course is designed to acquaint students with a variety of finance careers and to prepare students for their job search. Many finance interviews require strong performance on both behavioral and technical questions and the course will prepare students for both types of questions. Students will also learn critical professional skills from networking to ethics. Classes will be a mix of professional speakers and hands-on workshops. Prerequisites: 'B' or better in ((BCOR 3020 OR FINAN 3020 OR FINAN 5050) AND Emphasis in Advanced Financial Analysis) OR (Full Major status in Finance AND UofU GPA of 3.5+) OR Full Minor status in Advanced Financial Analysis.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the more advanced tools in Microsoft Excel that are applicable to the Finance profession. The course will cover shortcut keys, financial modeling, pivot tables, financial ratios, advanced functions, recording macros and databases. Students will develop advanced Excel skills through a combination of participation in demonstrations of Excel tools and applying the skills they learn by using them to solve real world finance problems using Excel. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3020 OR FINAN 3020 OR FINAN 5050) AND (ACCTG 3010 OR ACCTG 5050 OR BCOR 3010) AND Full Major or Minor status in the School of Business
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course expands on the core finance topics introduced in BCOR 3020. The course will provide an analytical framework for evaluating financial management decisions. Topics include value maximization, financial statement analysis, the basics of financial markets and securities, risk and return, cost of capital, working capital management, risk management, an introduction to capital structure choices, alternative funding mechanisms such as crowdfunding, as well as evaluating assets and investment projects through discounted cash flow analysis. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3020 OR FINAN 3020 OR FINAN 5050) AND (BCOR 3010 OR ACCTG 3010 OR ACCTG 5050) AND Intermediate or Full Major status in the School of Business OR Full major status in QAMO OR Full Minor in Advanced Financial Analysis