Description of Finance Courses
 

FIN 200 Principles of Finance - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  ACC 101 Financial Accounting I, ACC 105 Financial Accounting II, MAT 130 Introduction to Algebra or higher
An analysis of the factors governing financial management.  The course examines the management of short-term assets, the sources and cost of long-term capital investment, and investment decision-making factors.  Students acquire a knowledge of how to utilize accounting data from financial statements in financial analysis by deriving cash and capital budgets, forecasting sales and expense, and discounting capital investments.  Students gain an understanding of the role of financial management for both domestic and international firms.  In addition, the students will study the role of the Federal Reserve in the U.S. economic system.

FIN 300 Managerial Finance - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite: ACC 213 Managerial Accounting, ECO 144 Macroeconomics or ECO 145 Microeconomics, MAT 130 Introduction to Algebra or higher
An analysis of financial operations, decision processes, and analytic tools used in the financial management of  business enterprises.  Special attention is applied to areas of capital budgeting, cost of capital, ethical issues, investment decisions, and working capital management.

FIN 308 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  ACC 105 Financial Accounting II
This course provides a foundation for financial analysis by managers in the healthcare industry.  Students will apply accounting and financial principles including financial statement analysis, valuation of assets, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting as it relates specifically to the healthcare industry.  In addition, students will strengthen their analytical and critical thinking skills through related case studies and/or projects.