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• FIN 408: Life and Health Insurance

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an overview of Life and Health Insurance for both individuals and businesses. The general topics include the types of life insurance and annuity contracts, regulations of life and health insurers, group and individual health insurance products including major medical, disability income and long-term care policies. Prerequisite:    FIN401
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• FIN 413: International Finance

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to the world of international financial operations of private businesses. It covers financial management of international business and trade, foreign capital investments, international financial markets, foreign exchange rates, exchange rate risk management, direct foreign investment, and multinational capital budgeting. Prerequisite:    FIN313 OR FIN3308 OR FINC313 OR MANG325
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• FIN 423: Security Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Covers advanced topics in the areas of security analysis including equity and fixed-income securities and portfolio management. The primary emphasis of the course is on equity and fixed-income securities. Topics in this area include the equity valuation models and portfolio strategies, market, industry, and company analysis, bond portfolio management strategies, bond valuation (duration and convexity), yield curve strategies, and evaluation of portfolio performance. Some technical analysis and behavioral finance will be covered. Prerequisite:    FIN343 OR FIN326 OR FINC343
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• FIN 433: Financial Risk & Ent Risk Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes the principles of risk identification, assessment, and quantification; explains risk management and mitigation techniques; and develops a focused approach to integrating an ERM program for financial and non-financial entities. Builds an understanding of the latest risk analytics, corporate governance policies, regulatory tools, and compliance-driven practices. Teaches how to effectively implement an ERM program to mitigate risk, effectively allocate capital, and evaluate risk-adjusted performance that maximizes stakeholder value. Prerequisite:    FIN313
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• FIN 440: Intro to Options and Futures

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Covers introductory topics in the areas of derivatives including forward, futures, options, and swaps contracts. Students learn to evaluate the basic derivatives and their applications in financial risk management and investment. Topics include mechanics of derivatives market, price and valuation of derivatives, option pricing models (binomial tree models, Black-Scholes-Merton model), trading strategies using options, hedging strategies using derivatives, among others. Prerequisite:    FIN313
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• FIN 454: Adv Corp FIN

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an in-depth study of corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions. The primary focus is on the analysis and evaluation of corporate financial issues and the development of financial decision-making tools and practices used in the decision-making role of a financial manager. Topics include the time value of money, capital budgeting, working capital management, financial statement analysis, cost of capital, capital structure, risk and return, valuation of securities, and financial markets and environments. Prerequisite:    FIN313 OR FIN3308 OR FINC313 OR MANG325
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• FIN 460: Financial Modeling

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Integrates the theory and practice of financial management through computer-based modeling using Microsoft Excel. Topics include financial statement projections, capital budgeting, security valuation, cost of capital estimation, option valuation, and portfolio analysis. The course covers a variety of modeling techniques, such as sensitivity and scenario analysis, optimization methods, and regression analysis. Prerequisite:    FIN313
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• FIN 463: Seminar in Finance

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores a wide range of finance theory and practice of corporate finance and investments - financial analysis, capital budgeting, security valuation, and cost of capital estimation, investment theory, portfolio analysis, construction, and management. Students will analyze and evaluate main issues in finance, identify principle theoretical tools and empirical approaches, and develop their perspectives about current issues in finance. Prerequisite:    FIN343
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• FIN 498: Internship in Finance

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Integrates classroom experience and practical work experience in industrial, business, or government work situations. The Internship in Finance allows students the opportunity to translate academic theories and principles to action, to test out career interests and to develop skills and abilities through carefully planned and supervised programs related to the degree they are seeking. Prerequisite:    FIN313
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• FIN 535: Financial Management

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a comprehensive overview of managerial activities involved in the financial aspects of business enterprise. Theoretical knowledge gained through exposure to financial management literature is applied to problem situations using case studies and simulation techniques. Emphasis is placed on the development of perspective in the decision-making process with the acquisition of tools to facilitate effective decision making. Prerequisite:    ACCT511
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