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FIN340 Real Estate Principles
Credit: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: FIN210
This course aims to develop an understanding of the many decisions involved in real estate
activities. The course covers topics ranging from the concepts of real estate including
terminologies, legal concepts, ownerships and rights of parties involved in real estate, real estate
appraisal and valuation, financing of real estate for both residential and non-residential
properties. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the tools and
terminologies/concepts frequently used in real estate market, apply the suitable appraisal
methods to estimate the market value of properties, differentiate between mortgage financing
for residential and commercial properties.

FIN351 Ethics in Finance and Code of Trust
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: Accounting & Finance: FIN210 & FIN250
Aviation Management & Marketing: FIN210
This course introduces students to the laws and regulations that apply to the financial sector:
Students learn the fundamental laws and regulations that govern the traditional and digital
financial services. The paramount importance of these financial regulations is highlighted through
analyzing some major financial crises that were caused by the breach of such financial regulations.
Students are also introduced to the global financial markets and the regulations governing them
along with the Kingdom’s own domestic financial sector’s laws and regulations. Students also learn
laws and regulations pertaining to the derivative markets, both international and domestic.

FIN365 Fixed Income Securities Valuation
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: FIN310
This course examines the market for and the price/yield determinants of various fixed income
securities, including sovereign debt, corporate bonds, agency debt, mortgages and asset-backed
securities. Theories, models, quantitative methods and their applications in fixed-income markets
will be emphasized. Topics include securitization, the term structure of interest rates and portfolio
management strategies, such as duration, convexity, immunization and analysis of interest rate
derivatives such as futures, options, swaps, caps, and floors.

FIN420 Investment Portfolio Management
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: FIN320
The objective of the course is to familiarize the participants with the stock markets across world,
its terminology, types of securities, determinants of the price behavior of securities, evaluation of
fair price, and to provide a conceptual insight to the valuation of securities. It will also help
students to improve decision-making skills in management of financial assets through a better
understanding of modern portfolio theories management and capital markets’ functioning.

FIN432 Finance of Artificial Intelligence and Fintech
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: FIN320, FIN335
This course introduces students to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technology
(Fintech). The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to
analyze financial data and to enhance efficiency in developing and delivering financial services.
Students are introduced to the basics of Fintech through the lens of finance theory. The course
helps students develop a deep understanding of the link between AI and Fintech by exploring the
concepts and instruments widely used in today’s financial world, such as Blockchain technology,
crypto currencies, etc.

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