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ECON-4110 Introduction to Econometrics
–Sp
3 hours
Econometrics is a set of research tools used to estimate
and test economic relationships. The methods taught in this
introductory course can also be employed in the business
disciplines of accounting, finance, marketing, and management
and in many social science disciplines. The aim of this course
is to provide you with the skills helpful in filling the gap between
being a student of economics and being a practicing economist.
By taking this introduction to econometrics, you will gain an
overview of how statistical techniques can increase understanding
of how economic variables are related.
Prerequisites: ECON-
2330 Microeconomics; ECON-2340 Macroeconomics; ECON
3335 Intermediate Microeconomics; GSS-3650 Quantitative
Methodology or BUS-2150 Statistics for Business; MATH-1710
Calculus I.
(even years)
End-User Information Systems (EUIS)
EUIS-1000
3 hours
Word Processing Concepts and Applications
Designed to develop a working knowledge of word processing
software and hardware components and to apply these concepts
to various software applications. The student will create, format,
edit, store, retrieve, and print different types of documents as
well as apply advanced features of the software to expand basic
documents. Also an overview of the current operating system.
EUIS-1010
3 hours
Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications
–Sp
Designed to explain basic concepts of graphics software, give
detailed information about the types of graphics that are available
and when to use each type, demonstrate how to create each of
the major types of graphics, and teach basic design concepts.
EUIS-2010
3 hours
Spreadsheet and Database Concepts and Applications
–Sp
Designed to identify concepts and terminology used with
electronic spreadsheets and to identify tasks that can be
accomplished with spreadsheet software. The students will be
able to use the computer to create, format, edit, store, retrieve,
and print worksheets, graphs, and charts. The course will
also introduce the student to database management systems.
Fundamentals of database management concepts will be
covered using a microcomputer database application package.
Topics will include table design, query, maintenance, and reports.
Prerequisite: ITM-1510 Software Tools for Business.
EUIS-2200 Desktop Publishing
2 hours
Writing, assembling, and designing publications commonly
found in businesses, such as newsletters, brochures, reports, and
promotional materials using PageMaker software.
Finance (FIN)
FIN-1710 Personal Finance
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
This course is designed to educate and inform the
undergraduate student about personal finance, with the view
towards practical application, both currently and upon graduation.
The course integrates principles of personal finance with biblical
principles. Topics include: biblical stewardship, work, financial
planning, budgeting, giving, taxation, use of credit, investments,
asset protection, retirement and estate planning. (This course is a
general elective course.)
FIN-2730 Church Business Administration
3 hours
A study of the principles and procedures of the financial
management of the local church organization. (Credit not
applicable to meet business elective requirements.).
FIN-3310 Money and Financial Markets
–Sp
3 hours
A study of money, banking, and monetary theory, with particular
emphasis on international financial markets.
Prerequisite: ECON-
2340 Macroeconomics or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted
with ECON-3310.
FIN-3410 Topics in Finance
–Fa, Sp, Su
1–3 hours
A variety of topics are covered under this heading on an
experimental basis. This allows the department to meet the
changing needs of the students without formally adding or
dropping courses.
FIN-3710 Principles of Finance
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A study of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial
decision making. Topics include financial statement analysis,
financial markets, risk and return, determinants of interest
rates, time value of money, valuation of financial assets, cost
of capital and capital budgeting, dividends, multi-national
financial management, and financial planning and forecasting.
Prerequisites: ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I; BUS-2150
Statistics for Business.
FIN-3730 Investments
–Sp
3 hours
A study of the various types of investments including
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commercial, paper, options, and
commodities. Particular emphasis is given to return and risk
in developing investment strategies.
Prerequisite: FIN-3710
Principles of Finance. (Fee $50)
FIN-3750 International Finance
–Sp
3 hours
Discussion and analysis of financial management within a
global context. Topics include international financial markets,
foreign exchange rates and risk, exchange risk management, and
other financial management issues relative to the multinational
firm.
Prerequisite: FIN-3710 Principles of Finance
FIN-3760 Financial Planning
–Fa
3 hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of personal
financial planning. The course includes an overview of
investments, income taxation, insurance, estate planning,
retirement planning, and employee benefits.
Prerequisite: FIN-
3710 Principles of Finance
FIN-3770
3 hours
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
–Fa
The theory and practice of security analysis techniques and
portfolio management objectives. Students research securities in
order to make informed buy/sell recommendations and evaluate
security and portfolio performance with a particular emphasis on
common stocks. Students manage a funded portfolio.
Prerequisite:
FIN-3730 Investments.
(Fee: $20)
FIN-4700 Seminar in Finance
1 hour
A forum to discuss contemporary topics and issues in finance
and provide guidance in areas of student career interest.
Prerequisites: ACCT-3120 Intermediate Financial Accounting II;
FIN-3310 Money and Financial Markets; FIN-3710 Principles of
Finance; FIN-3730 Investments.
FIN-4710
3 hours
Advanced Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Practicum
–Sp
An in-depth application of investment theory and techniques.
Students research securities in order to make informed buy/sell
recommendations and evaluate security and portfolio performance
with a particular emphasis on common stocks. Students manage
a funded portfolio.
Prerequisite: FIN-3770 Security Analysis and
Portfolio Management.Admission to this course is limited and
requires instructor approval.
(Fee: $50)
FIN-4715 Applied Portfolio Management
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
An in-depth application of investment theory and techniques.
Students research securities in order to make informed by/sell
recommendations and evaluate security and portfolio performance
with a particular emphasis on common stocks. Students manage
a funded portfolio. Repeatable up to three times.
Prerequisite or
corequisite: FIN-3730 Investments.
(Fee: $20)
2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
ECON-4110 – FIN-4715
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION