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This course provides a study of advanced corporate finance and selected topics in corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Course content will include corporate FP&A information needs, corporate function, alignment with corporate strategy and goals, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Students analyze capital budgeting projects and effective working capital management strategies. Finally, students will implement discounted cash flow analysis and evaluate how this analysis can be applied in different settings. Prerequisite: BUS 401.

This course introduces students to the essential role of spreadsheets and technology in the finance industry. Focusing on Excel, students will learn to execute organizational tasks, implement data analysis, conduct financial analysis using formulas and functions, and create charts from data. The course covers foundational finance concepts, enabling students to analyze financial statements, model financial scenarios, and visualize data effectively. Additionally, this course will cover technology tools that are useful for financial professionals. Through hands-on assignments and discussions, students will gain practical skills to enhance their financial decision-making and reporting capabilities. This course is ideal for beginners in finance, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed for professional success.

An examination of the international aspects of corporate finance and investing, the course covers balance of payments, foreign exchange with emphasis on exchange rate determination, exchange risk, hedging, and interest arbitrage, international money and capital markets, international financing, and international banking. 

This course provides an introduction to the security investment process and portfolio management. It further examines individual financial instruments and investment strategies associated with various financial instruments. The study and analysis of securities and other forms of investments is a key part of this course. Emphasis is on investment principles from the manager’s point of view. Prerequisites: BUS 401.

This course provides an introduction to the field of personal financial management and planning, focusing on the tools individuals and families employ to manage their financial affairs.

This course builds a foundational understanding of the project management procurement processes, focusing on promoting collaboration between buyers and sellers to achieve shared goals. Students will explore the key steps in acquiring external products and services, source-selection and management, and contract closure. Students will learn the project procurement management life cycle including planning, competitive solicitations, negotiations, legal considerations, contract types, and procurement ethics through effective make-or-buy decisions, comprehensive plans, and leveraging outsourcing for optimal outcomes. Prerequisite: PRM 300.

This course examines the physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual aspects of aging. Emphasis is on trends, theories, evidence-based, findings and multidimensional changes of aging and the use of the nursing process addressing issues related to health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention in well and vulnerable older adults. Prerequisites: NUR 304 and NUR 306. This course may not be taken outside of this program and is not available for Non Degree Seeking students.