Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Finance (FIN)

FIN 300  Personal Financial Planning  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Various aspects of personal and family finances including financial goal setting, budgeting, use of credit, investments, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning, taxation and housing.
Prerequisite(s): ((ACCT 231 or ACCT 2301) and (ACCT 232 or ACCT 2302) and (ECON 231 or ECON 2301))
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 302  Management & Financial Insts  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Asset and liability management in the context of risk, liquidity, and profitability in the Financial Services Industry.
Prerequisite(s): (FIN 301 or FINA 3301)
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 303  Treasury Management  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Issues and current developments in cash and treasury management as a part of the CTM (Corporate Treasury Management) Program. The successful completion of this course with a grade of ?B? or higher will satisfy the eligibility criteria for students to sit for the CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) exam offered by the Association for Finance Professionals (AFP).
Prerequisite(s): (FIN 301 or FINA 3301)
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 304  Finance Boot Camp  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
This course is designed for students to develop an understanding of investment banking and the role played by financial analysts in the valuation of corporations.
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 319  Commercial Bank Management  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
An understanding of commercial banking with a focus on managerial decision-making, the risks banks face, and how risk management affect profitability.
Prerequisite(s): ((ACCT 231 or ACCT 2301) and (ACCT 232 or ACCT 2302) and (ECON 231 or ECON 2301))
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 320  Selling of Financial Services  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
A study of the process and principles involved in selling financial instruments and services with emphasis in the banking industry.
Prerequisite(s): ((FIN 301 or FINA 3301) and (FIN 319))
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 338  International Finance  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
Introduction to the international financial environment and international financial tools and techniques, including the foreign exchange markets, exchange rates, financing international operations, and foreign investments.
Prerequisite(s): (FIN 301 or FINA 3301)
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 411  Advanced Topics in Investments  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Methods of investment analysis and selection; analysis of options, futures, and convertible securities; term structure of interest rate with portfolio theory and management.
Prerequisite(s): ((FIN 301 or FINA 3301) and (FIN 312 or FINA 3312) and (FIN 403 or FINA 4303))
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 413  Risk Mgmt Ins  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Fundamentals of risk management and insurance including the nature of potential loss exposures and alternative methods of managing them.
Prerequisite(s): (FIN 301 or FINA 3301)
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 415  Sm Bus Entr Fin  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Application of the theories and concepts of financial issues within the framework of small business and entrepreneurship. Topics include financial analysis and forecasting, valuations, investment and growth strategies.
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 417  Global Energy Markets  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
This course provides a review ofo natural gas, oil and pet roleum products, coal, liquefied natural gas and electricity including energy forecasting and supply and cost curves.
Prerequisite(s): (FIN 301 or FINA 3301)
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 418  Derivatives For Energy Markets  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
The course provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of financial derivative products, including natural gas, foreign exhange and interest rate markets.
Prerequisite(s): ((ECON 231 or ECON 2301) and (ECON 232 or ECON 2302) and (FIN 301 or FINA 3301) and (MGSC 239))
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics
FIN 419  Commercial Credit Analysis  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
Introduction to commercial lending activities of banks with a focus on analysis, structuring, pricing, documentation and monitoring of loans.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 320
College/School: JHJ School Of Business
Department: Dept Finance & Economics