338 John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics FIN 3200 - Financial Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] Financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, capital budgeting, and short-term and long- term financing. Student use of computers is required for the preparation of case study material used to enhance the presentation of selected topics presented in the course. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; QUAN 3610. FIN 3300 - Investments Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [2nd Blk] An in-depth study of principles, concepts, and tools used in the investment field as they relate to investment opportunities, mechanics, financial statement analysis, risk, and portfolio management. Computer use is required to access the Dow-Jones market analyzer investment software and in the preparation and analysis of investment portfolios. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3200 . FIN 3350 - Financial Institutions Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] A study of the functions and significance of the major financial institutions, such as commercial savings institutions, with an emphasis on management problems, regulations, credit appraisal, and loan types. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3200 . FIN 3400 - Real Estate Principles and Practices Credits: (3) Fundamental economic aspects of real estate with emphasis on realty as a commodity of trade. The subject matter in this course is of general interest to both those desiring to enter the real estate profession and those who only intend to own real estate. FIN 3500 - Capital Budgeting Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Capital investment decision-making procedures relative to make/ buy, lease/buy, working capital, replacements, and new investment decisions. Involves use of the computer in the analysis of cash flows and capital acquisition alternatives. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3200 . FIN 4400 - Financial Problems - Corporate Finance Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Problems in financial management with an emphasis on corporate finance. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3200 . May be repeated 3 times for credit. FIN 4410 - Financial Problems - Investments Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Problems in financial management with an emphasis on investments. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3300 . May be repeated 3 times for credit. FIN 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3) Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. FIN 4850 - Finance Study Abroad Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] This course is designed for students who wish to explore financial theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study international finance as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . May be repeated once up to 6 credits. FIN 4860 - Finance Internship Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through finance courses. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. FIN 4900 - Special Topics in Finance Credits: (4) Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class participants. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; FIN 3200 ; Instructor approval. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog