The business principles using a managerial approach to financial and economic analysis. Covers theories of consumer, firm, and markets with emphasis on managerial decision-making; applied topics include demand estimation, forecasting, exchange rates and exports, and long-term investment.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (3) Theory and practice of pricing and evaluation of stocks, bonds, options, futures, and mutual funds. It includes portfolio theory and management and global investments. (Prerequisite: FIN 301 or equivalent.)

The theory and practice of financial decision making, including tools and techniques for making financial decisions, including those arising from globalization and ethical challenges.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (3) This course analyzes issues and problems managers and investors face that result from operating in an international environment. (Prerequisites: FIN 301 or equivalent.)

Introduction to financial analysis, project selection, financing and dividend policies. Energy industry fundamentals and performance are discussed. Data and cases are utilized to address financial and decision-making issues in the energy industry.

Introduction to financial derivatives including futures, options, and swaps used by traders in the energy industry. Emphasis is placed on the framework for various hedging and risk management objectives.

This course provides a review of natural gas, oil and petroleum products, coal, liquefied natural gas and electricity including energy forecasting and supply and cost curves. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FIN 301.