COURSE CURRICULUM

Finance degree program are designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical skills in financial decision-making, investment, and risk management. FINC 3470: Corporate Finance introduces students to how businesses make key financial decisions, including capital budgeting, funding strategies, and value creation. FINC 4421: Financial Institutions and Markets explores how banks, investment firms, and global financial systems operate and interact within the economy. FINC 4451: Derivative Securities Markets focuses on advanced financial instruments such as options, futures, and swaps, and how they are used for hedging and speculation. FINC 4460: Trading and Portfolio Management provides hands-on learning in managing investment portfolios, analyzing markets, and executing trading strategies. FINC 4470–4471: Student Managed Investment Fund offers real-world experience where students actively manage investment portfolios, applying classroom knowledge in live market conditions. Finance 3490: FinTech introduces modern financial technologies such as digital payments, blockchain, and algorithmic trading systems. Finance 3406: Entrepreneurial Finance examines funding and financial strategies for startups and new ventures. Together, these courses combine theory with practical application, helping students develop strong analytical, technical, and decision-making skills. This prepares graduates for careers in banking, investment management, corporate finance, fintech, and global financial markets.