3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): FIN 3150, (FIN 3170 or FIN 5130) and University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): FIN 3400 and FIN 4100. Examines the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) and the financial concepts, analysis, and tools used to achieve the financial goals of the firm. Analyzes, investigates, and completes complex problems and case studies in the areas of financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, capital budgeting, valuation, securities analysis, portfolio analysis, international finance, and economic analysis as it relates to the financial management of the firm. Combines the strategy, theory, concepts and topics taught in other finance courses and uses them in a strategic real-world setting. Includes effective communication, both written and oral, of any analysis, results, and recommendations. Uses Excel or other similar spreadsheet and analysis software.