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• FIN 326: Intermediate Financial Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course emphasizes the theoretical understanding and practical application of concepts introduced in FIN 325. After completing the course, students should have a firmer understanding of time value of money concepts, portfolio theory, pricing of stocks and bonds, risk and return, and capital budgeting. They will perform a financial analysis of two companies including current trends in the economy and industry, ratio and DuPont analyses and calculation of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). They will use spreadsheet analysis to value stocks and bonds; determine the cost of capital, NPV and IRR; and calculate beta. Prerequisite:    FIN 326 requires prerequisites of FIN 325 and MAT 143 or MAT 161 and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
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• FIN 330: Principles of Insurance

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The nature and types of risk management and insurance coverage are considered. Conceptual analysis and the impact of financial deregulation on personal and business risk management and insurance are covered. Prerequisite:    FIN 330 requires prerequisite of FIN 325 and Minimum 2.50 CUM GPA
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• FIN 332: Real Estate Finance

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a basic orientation to the financial instruments and institutional structures and policies of real estate finance. Prerequisite:    FIN 332 requires prerequisite of FIN 325 and minimum 2.50 CUM GPA
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• FIN 333: Fundamentals of Financial Planning

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course introduces undergraduate students to different aspects of financial planning and provides them with the tools needed to create a financial plan. This elective course in finance blends current practices, trends, and issues in financial planning. A variety of instructional techniques are used, including short lectures, discussions, teamwork, problem solving, case studies, Excel modeling, short written assignments, videos, and guest speakers from the Greater West Chester area. Following the completion of the course students should be able to decide if they want to pursue a career in financial planning and study for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Prerequisite:    FIN 333 requires a prerequisite of FIN 325 and FIN 344 with a C or better.
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• FIN 336: Python for Business Analytics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed specifically for business students with little or no programming experience who want to build a strong foundation in business analytics programming using Python. By providing hands-on experience with real-world business data, students will learn data manipulation and analysis techniques commonly used in business practice. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for entry-level jobs that require business analytics programming skills. Prerequisite:    FIN 336 requires a prerequisite of ECO 251 or MAT 121 and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
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• FIN 337: Financial Markets and Institutions

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Covers a variety of domestic and international financial markets and institutions. Analysis is provided for the regulation, operation, and management of these institutions. Written and oral presentations are required. Prerequisite:    FIN 337 requires prerequisites of FIN 325 and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
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• FIN 339: Personal Finance

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to introduce students the fundamental knowledge in personal finance. The course includes developing the ability to make your own financial decisions, assess the advice of financial advisers, and become financial advisers. Students will have the opportunity to work on the development of these skills in the context of assignments and class discussions. Prerequisite:    FIN 339 requires a prerequisite of FIN 325 and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
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• FIN 344: Investments

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course helps students to acquire the knowledge of how the financial market works, to understand the characteristics of various types of financial securities traded on the market, and to know how to determine their value. Investment analysis includes valuation of bonds, valuation of stocks, and valuation of derivatives. Students will develop their skills on critical thinking, decision making, quantitative methods, oral communication, and written communication. Through the term project students will get hands-on practice at designing, managing, and monitoring personal investments. Prerequisite:    FIN 344 requires prerequisites of FIN 325 and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
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• FIN 346: Equity Asset Valuation

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on the characteristics, analysis, and valuation of equity securities, including the discussion of useful frameworks for conducting economic, industry, and individual company analysis. The three main equity valuation approaches (present value, multiplier, and asset-based), as well as the basics of financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting is covered. There will be two parts to the course: the first part will involve learning the course materials, while the second part will focus on the practical application of the knowledge gained from the course. The course will culminate in preparing, presenting, and delivering an actual equity research report as a team. Prerequisite:    FIN 346 requires a prerequisite of FIN 325 or a prerequisite or corequisite of FIN 344, a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, and acceptance to the Finance major.
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• FIN 351: The Market for Corporate Control

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The question of who controls an economy's assets is essential to understanding the success of the economy. The aim of this course is to thoroughly examine the market for corporate control, which includes mergers, acquisitions, LBOs, proxy fights, reorganizations, and anti-takeover protections. We will cover the history of M&A markets, review corporate governance practices, and investigate the current theories and empirical evidence on buyouts and acquisitions. The course includes a rigorous treatment of deal valuation and financial modeling. Throughout the course, case studies provide students with access to key concepts and an interactive experience. Prerequisite:    FIN 351 requires prerequisite FIN 326 with a grade of C or better.
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