• FINAN 4031: Honors Corp Finance

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course expands substantially on the core finance topics introduced in BCOR 3020 and is intended to cover similar topics to FINAN 4030 in greater depth. Topics include accounting statements and financial statement analysis, cash planning and working capital management, evaluating long-term financing needs linked to growth expectations, financial mathematics and analysis, capital budgeting, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure choices, bond valuation, and the term structure of interest rates, stock valuation models, project valuation and an introduction to real options, and corporate governance and corporate social responsibility choices. Prerequisites: 'B' or better in (BCOR 3020 OR FINAN 3020 OR FINAN 5050) AND (BCOR 3010 OR ACCTG 3010 OR ACCTG 5050) AND (Intermed. or Full Major status in School of Business OR ((Full Major status in QAMO OR Minor in Advanced FA) AND 3.5+ UofU GPA))
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• FINAN 4070: Investments

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course introduces the theory and practice of investments from the point of view of an investment/portfolio manager. The course examines the trade-off between risk and return and develops tools to value stocks and bonds. It then uses the risk-return tradeoff to develop and implement Modern Portfolio Theory. The major topics covered include the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory, Markowitz optimization, and market efficiency. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3010 OR ACCTG 3010 OR ACCTG 5050) AND (BCOR 3020 OR FINAN 3020 OR FINAN 5050) AND Intermediate or Full Major status in the School of Business OR Full Major status in QAMO
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• FINAN 4140: Glob Pmt&Fintech Innov

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course will focus on the business models and technology employed by the global payments industry players. Topics covering Open/API Banking, Embedded Finance, International Remittances, and others will be analyzed through the lens of FinTech industry innovations. In addition, related topics such as digital currencies, data privacy regulatory frameworks, etc., that further extend digital capability of the financial services industry would also be covered. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in ((BCOR 3020 OR FINAN 3020 OR FINAN 5050) AND FINAN 2140) OR Department Consent
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• FINAN 4240: Risk & Insurance

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Topics include the management of personal risks through the use of insurance and non-insurance techniques of risk control. Also included is a survey of personal insurance coverages and social insurance programs. 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
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• FINAN 4300: Commercial Banking

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  An undergraduate course for students who are considering a career in or working with Financial Institutions, or for business and other students who want to learn more about financial institutions. Course objectives include understanding the types of financial institutions, their roles and obligations, how the institutions operate and how to prepare for a career working with Financial Institutions. The course requires a basic understanding of business and finance. The course will consist of assigned reading, lecture and participation, case studies and presentations by industry professionals. There will be weekly quizzes and graded case study solutions. A feature of the course is a semester long investigation into one institution chosen by each student to develop an understanding of the development of the institution, its mission, products, services, markets and the people, policies, processes and technology that make the organization work. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of the institution and summarize their observations and conclusions in a paper, presented to class at the semester end. 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 or Minor status in the School of Business
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• FINAN 4310: Credit Essen for Banks

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The focus of the course will be the basics of lending and credit risk management within the banking industry. The course will also address the organization, operation and regulation of lending and credit activities in a financial institution. We will learn how to prepare for a career working with credit in Financial Institutions. 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
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• FINAN 4315: Studies in Banking

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is a case study based course in current issues encountered in commercial banking. The course will emphasize a problem solving approach to addressing challenges faced by bank personnel in meeting customer expectations, integrating emerging technology and transforming business models. As a result of taking this course, students will be better prepared to understand and provide solutions to banks that are implementing innovative products and services. The course will be led by experienced bankers, addressing contemporary challenges. 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
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• FINAN 4550: Intntl Finance

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Financing of international transactions, balance of payments between nations, adjustment mechanism to deficits (surpluses), international financial institutions and structures, and foreign exchange markets. 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
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• FINAN 4600: CFA Level 1 Part 1

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is designed to partially review and supplement the information required by the Association of Investment Management and Research's (AIMR) for their Chartered Financial Analyst (registered trademark) Level I exam. The Level I exam focuses on tools and concepts that apply to investment valuation, portfolio management and includes an overview of the processes of asset valuation and portfolio management. Subject areas including financial statement analysis, macro- and micro-economics, quantitative methods of investment analysis and management, financial markets and instruments, and corporate finance will be covered with particular emphasis on those areas that are not covered thoroughly in other MS Finance classes. The course will be taught by an investment management professional and various guest lecturers. 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
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• FINAN 4610: CFA Level 1 Part 2

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is designed to partially review and supplement the information required by the Association of Investment Management and Research's (AIMR) for their Chartered Financial Analyst (registered trademark) Level I and II exams. The Level I and II exams review the material covered in FINAN 6600 with additional emphasis on industry and company analysis, specific equity and fixed income securities analysis, the ability to estimate expected investment return and risk, to compare alternative investment choices, to make investment recommendations, and to apply the AIMR Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct from an organizational and compliance perspective. The course will be taught by an investment management professional and various guest lectures. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in FINAN 4600
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