management, the role of risk managers, and the various tools of risk management with major emphasis on insurance. Prerequisite: 60 semester hours or permission of the instructor.

FINC 3420 Real Estate (3-0-3)
A fundamental coverage of real property ownership, mortgage financing, valuation, and legislation pertaining to real estate. Course provides basic information for the student preparing for a career in real estate, or for the consumer learning how to select, finance and maintain real property either for a home or for investment purposes. Prerequisite: 60 semester hours or permission of the instructor.

FINC 4410 Advanced Corporate Finance (3-0-3)
This course deals with the allocation of resources to both short term and long term assets. Measuring the cost of capital, determining the appropriate capital structure, dividend policy, and valuation are addressed. The course is taught using the case method, which enable the student to apply knowledge in a decision-oriented framework. Prerequisite: FINC 3400 with a grade of C or better.

FINC 4420 Financial Markets & Institutions (3-0-3)
Evaluation of current monetary theory and policy; state and federal regulation; flow of funds analysis in the financial system; operating characteristics and structure of the financial services institutions and the markets in which they operate; the changing role of these institutions. Prerequisite: FINC 3400 with a grade of C or better.

FINC 4421 Investments and Market Analysis (3-0-3)
Institutional analysis of the markets for securities, the methods of investment analysis, and their application in fundamental and technical analysis, of individual companies, industries, and the stock market, and specific markets in stocks, options, commodities, and futures. Prerequisite: FINC 3400 with a grade of C or better.

FINC 4422 Portfolio Theory and Management (3-0-3)
A study of modern portfolio theory and its application with emphasis on the selection and management of bond and common stock portfolios. Prerequisites: FINC 3400 and FINC 4421 with grades of C or better.

FINC 4490 Selected Topics in Finance (3-0-3)
A seminar and/or directed study of a major issue, practice, or problem in finance. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor to use in the major area and senior standing.

FINC 6400 Managerial Finance (3-0-3)
This course is designed to give the student the basic knowledge concerning the financial function of modern organizations. Cases will be used to enable the student to apply the basic knowledge. Prerequisites: Graduate (MBA) student status, FINC 3400 or equivalent.

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