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FIN 380 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: FIN 210
The course examines the field of international finance. Topics include: balance of payments
analysis, foreign exchange markets, exchange rate exposure and hedging, multinational capital
budgeting, global capital sourcing, working capital management, and export/import financing.

FIN 430 HEALTH INSURANCE
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: FIN 330
The course is about individual and group health insurance and employee benefits. Topics
discussed: types of policy contracts, calculation of premiums, insurance company organization,
management and operations.

FIN 431 PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: FIN 330
The course concentrates on aspects of liability insurance related to property and liability risks,
ways of dealing with them, contracts claim payment process, underwriting, rates and rate
making, financial analysis and reinsurance.

FIN 440 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND APPRAISAL
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: FIN 340
Techniques of financial analysis and planning for real estate investment are the focus of this
course. Topics include objectives of real estate investment, cash flow generated by
commercial investment, and analysis of the investment environment. Another theme of the
course is the theory and principle of appraising real property. Market data analysis, income
approach to value, comparable sales analysis and descent cash flow analysis are other
elements.

FIN 441 REAL ESTATE FINANCE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: FIN 340
The main topics of the course are: instruments and sources of financing both residential and
commercial real estate, real estate mortgage risk analysis, and the policies of major institutions
related to real estate financing. It also deals with techniques and general practices of property
management, record keeping, marketing and leasing, tenant billing; rent collection, repair and
maintenance, management of residential buildings, office buildings, industrial properties and
shopping centers.

FIN 450 SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: FIN 350
This course examines the factors affecting the value of financial securities: earning
expectations, required rate of return, uncertainty and investor attitudes. Fundamental and
technical approaches, such as timing and screening are analyzed and applications of
alternative valuation techniques are considered. A rigorous outline of the modern portfolio
theory along with portfolio construction designed for individuals and institutions are looked
at. Computer applications featuring various portfolio selection models are employed as well.