Economics Courses

EC
110
SB
Hours
3
Principles of Microeconomics

Introduction to microeconomic analysis concentrating on consumer and producer behavior, competitive and imperfect markets, public policy and regulation, and income distribution.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 or MATH 110 or MATH 112 or MATH 113 or MATH 115 or MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 126 or MATH 145 or MATH 146; or UA Math Placement of 310 or higher, ACT Math subscore of 24 or higher, (New) SAT Math subscore of 580 or higher, (Old) SAT Math subscore of 560 or higher.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
EC
111
SB
Hours
3
Principles of Macroeconomics

Introduction to macroeconomic analysis concentrating on national income, price levels, employment, monetary and fiscal policies, and international trade and development. Students are limited to three attempts for this course, excluding withdrawals.

Prerequisite(s): EC 110 or EC 112
Social and Behavioral Sciences
EC
112
SB, UH
Hours
3
Honors Principles of Microeconomics

This course covers the same material as EC 110 but in a depth appropriate for honors students. It is an introduction to microeconomic analysis concentrating on consumer behavior, producer behavior, and market structure. All topics will be explored in more detail than EC 110, using math and graphic tools, additional readings and creative discussion sessions. Students are limited to three attempts for this course, excluding withdrawals. Students cannot receive credit for both EC 110 and EC 112.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 or MATH 110 or MATH 112 or MATH 113 or MATH 115 or MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 126 or MATH 145 or MATH 146; or UA Math Placement of 310 or higher, ACT Math subscore of 24 or higher, (New) SAT Math subscore of 580 or higher, (Old) SAT Math subscore of 560 or higher.
Social and Behavioral Sciences, University Honors
EC
113
SB, UH
Hours
3
Honors Principles of Macroeconomics

This course covers the same material as EC 111 but in a depth appropriate for honors students. Topics include national income, price levels, employment, monetary and fiscal policies, and international trade and development. All topics will be explored in more detail, using math and graphic tools, additional readings and creative discussion sessions. Students cannot receive credit for both EC 111 and EC 113. Students are limited to three attempts for this course, excluding withdrawals.

Prerequisite(s): EC 110 or EC 112
Social and Behavioral Sciences, University Honors
EC
308
Hours
3
Intermediate Microeconomics

Examination of the theory of price and the theory of resource allocation. Topics include demand theory, production and cost functions, pricing and output under competitive and noncompetitive conditions, resource markets, and rudiments of general equilibrium analysis. Students cannot receive credit for both EC 308 and EC 310.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
EC
309
Hours
3
Intermediate Macroeconomics

A study of the theoretical framework underlying income, employment, and growth analysis. Students cannot receive credit for both EC 309 and EC 311.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
EC
310
UH
Hours
3
Honors Intermediate Microeconomics

This course covers the same material as EC 308 but in a depth appropriate for honors students. It focuses on how economic agents make optimal decisions given scarce resources and technological constraints. Topics include consumer behavior, producer behavior, and market structure. Students cannot receive credit for both EC 308 and EC 310.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
University Honors
EC
311
UH
Hours
3
Honors Intermediate Macroeconomics

This course covers the same material as EC 309, which is a study of the theoretical framework underlying income, employment, and growth analysis, but in a depth appropriate for honors students. Students cannot receive credit for both EC 309 and EC 311.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
University Honors
EC
400
Hours
3
Analysis Econ Cond Micro/Macro

Not open to majors in economics and finance. Uses basic economic theory to assess real-world business and economic conditions at the micro and macro levels. This course may not count toward the Economics major, but may count toward the Economics minor or specialization.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and FI 302 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
EC
410
W
Hours
3
Law And Economics

This course will use the tools of economic analysis to analyze public policy issues and to explore the intersections between the law and economics. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 or EC 310
Writing
EC
412
Hours
3
Industrial Organization

Study of the various types of industry structure, conduct, and performance; business strategies; and policy alternatives. Emphasizes case studies from the major types of industry.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 Grade of C- or better)
EC
413
C
Hours
3
Econ Forecasting & Analysis

Survey of the analytical techniques used by economists to forecast the macro and micro levels of economic activity and the effects of public policy on the economy. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better)
Computer Science
EC
414
Hours
3
Behavioral Economics

This course will introduce you to the field of behavioral economics – the economic study of human behavior in individual choices, social interactions, and markets motivated by the goal to improve the descriptive accuracy and explanatory power of traditional economic analysis. Students will explore behavioral economics from the perspective of different methodologies, focusing on fundamental concepts and their applications at different levels of social aggregation (e.g., individuals, groups, and markets).

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
415
Hours
3
Sports Economics

Course focuses on the application of economic theories to sports and the sports industry and understanding the behavior of economic agents in sports. Students who complete the course will gain insight into economics, understand how to apply economic models to explain observed behavior in sport, and appreciate empirical economic evidence generated from sports-related data.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
416
Hours
3
Monetary Theory & Policy

Analysis of the role of money in the economy and the conduct of monetary policy. Emphasis is given to the money supply process, the demand for money, and the choice of monetary-policy strategies and procedures.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better); and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
422
Hours
3
Urban Economics

Analysis of the economics of community growth and the application of economic principles in solving problems and exploiting opportunities generated by the process of urban development.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
423
Hours
3
Public Finance

Study of the principles of taxation, government expenditures, borrowing, and fiscal administration.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
430
Hours
3
International Trade

Analysis of theoretical principles underlying international trade, with application of these principles to recent developments and to current national policies.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
431
Hours
3
International Finance

Introduction to the field of international finance. Course deals primarily with international financial markets and the macroeconomics of international financial flows. Topics include foreign exchange and international securities markets and international banking.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better); and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
432
Hours
3
Development Economics

The course introduces students to the field of development economics. The course covers economic theory and empirical research about contemporary development efforts.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
460
Hours
3
Labor Economics

This course provides an overview of labor economics. Topics covered include labor supply, labor demand, human capital, minimum wages, immigration, and discrimination.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
470
Hours
3
Introduction to Mathematical Economics

Application of selected mathematical methods to the analysis of economic problems.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
471
Hours
3
Econometrics

This course emphasizes statistical methods for analyzing data used by social scientists. Topics include simple and multiple regression analyses and the various methods of detecting and correcting data problems such as autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 Grade of C- or better)
EC
472
Hours
3
Financial Econometrics

In this course, we focus on the empirical techniques mostly used in the analysis of financial markets and how they are applied to actual data. We will begin with calculations and stylized facts of financial asset prices and returns. We next introduce statistical and econometric models to capture or reproduce these data features, mainly relying on time series models, estimations and tests. The first application is to apply these techniques to solve the practical financial issue of portfolio optimization. And then, we continue to time-varying asset returns to search for predictors of financial asset returns using CAPM model. To estimate the financial markets/assets fluctuations and the portfolio uncertainty, we start to learn conditional volatility models, including ARCH, GARCH, etc. Finally, from the perspective of risk management, we introduce the tools to estimate market risk of financial assets.

Prerequisite(s): EC 110 and EC 111; and EC 471 (Grade of C-or better) or EC 413 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
473
Hours
3
Games and Decisions

An introduction to game theory with emphasis on application. Game theory is a toolbox for analyzing situations where decision makers influence one another.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
EC
474
Hours
3
Experimental Economics

This course introduces students to the field of experimental economics. The course covers methodological issues with designing and conducting experiments and interpreting the results.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
EC
480
Hours
3
Econ of Environment

Survey of the techniques used to estimate benefits of environmental improvements, and an analysis of public policy relating to the environment and use of natural resources.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
483
Hours
3
Health Care Economics

An investigation of the microeconomics of the American health care delivery system. The course focuses on the demand for and supply of health care services and emphasizes the efficiency and equity characteristics of the system.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better)
EC
491
SP
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

Students can apply a maximum of 6 credits of EC 491 toward their degree.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
Special Topics Course
EC
492
Hours
1-3
Internship

Students are selected through a competitive process for assignments in approved business or public sector organizations. Students can apply a maximum of 3 credits of EC 492 toward their degree.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
EC
497
SP
Hours
1-3
Special Topics in Economics

Students can apply a maximum of 9 credits of of EC 497 toward their degree.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
Special Topics Course

Finance Courses

FI
301
Hours
3
Intro Financial Inst. & Mkts

Overview of the financial systems in which business operates, with emphasis on financial institutions, instruments, and markets.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
302
Hours
3
Business Finance

Study of financial objectives of business enterprise, sources of capital, and financial management of business assets. Emphasis is on establishing a framework for making financing, investing, and dividend decisions. Students are limited to three attempts for this course, excluding withdrawals.

Prerequisite(s): (AC 210 or AC 211) and (EC 111 or EC 113)
FI
317
Hours
3
Introduction to Value Investing

Introduction to fundamental principles of saving and of equity investing with a value-based approach, informing an in-depth study of the idea generation, business/industry analysis and financial statement analysis phases of the equity investment process. This course will provide students with a useful understanding of what a professional in any field requiring business-related research, analysis, and valuation skills does on a daily basis to analyze corporate strategies, understand industry dynamics, assess competitive advantages, and evaluate corporate management and strategy. Students will also be introduced to common methods to value securities.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and MIS 200 and ST 260 and FI 302
FI
331
Hours
3
Principles of Real Estate

Survey of various aspects of real estate business and economics, including marketing, finance, development, law, appraising, etc.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
360
Hours
3
Personal Asset Management

To teach students about financial assets as vehicles for saving for the future. Students will also learn how to invest in a combination of assets to meet their objectives and how their objectives may change over their life span.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
389
C
Hours
3
Financial Analysis and Modeling

Introduction to the components of computerized management information systems and applications of computer-based systems to business decisions. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260; and (FI 302 or CE 366) and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
Computer Science
FI
400
Hours
3
Financial institutions, Markets, and Investment

Builds on the foundation laid in the business core to extend the student's knowledge of basic finance into the areas of operation and management of financial institutions and financial markets and investments.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and FI 302 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
410
Hours
3
Intermediate Financial Mgt

Development of advanced practices of financial management and their application to decision making in the business firm.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200; and (FI 302 or CE 366) and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
412
Hours
3
Money & Capital Markets

An overall view of the financing process and the role of financial markets. Areas covered are characteristics of instruments traded in money and capital markets; determinants of and the relationships between different asset prices; and international aspects of financial markets.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200; and (FI 302 or CE 366) and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
414
Hours
3
Investments

Study of the various investment media together with analysis models of investment management. Emphasis is on investment decision making and portfolio analysis.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or 112) and (EC 111 or 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200; and (FI 302 or CE 366) and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
415
Hours
3
Advanced Investment Topics

Advanced models for investment management are developed and their application in decision making is discussed. Emphasis is on the use of models for portfolio selection.

Prerequisite(s): FI 414 (Grade of C- or better)
FI
416
Hours
3
Monetary Theory & Policy

Analysis of the role of money in the economy and the conduct of monetary policy. Emphasis is given to the money supply process, the demand for money, and the choice of monetary-policy strategies and procedures.

Prerequisite(s): FI 301
FI
419
Hours
3
Financial Derivatives

Addresses managing financial risks such as adverse stock price movements, adverse interest rate changes and adverse commodity price changes with specific attention given to employing futures, options and swap contracts.

Prerequisite(s): FI 302 and FI 414
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: FI 302 and FI 414
FI
421
Hours
3
Bank Administration

Survey of analytical methods in banking, including study of the powers of various government agencies. Emphasis is placed on managerial aspects of commercial banking.

Prerequisite(s): FI 301 and FI 302 or IE 203 or CE 366
FI
422
Hours
3
Value Investing: Principles and Practice

This course continues to develop the practical skills involved in fundamental equity investing, particularly with respect to proprietary research, business-model and competitive analysis, financial analysis, financial modeling and valuation. Students will also examine key findings and practical implications of behavioral finance (the study of the psychology of financial decision-making) and gain valuable experience in preparing and making investment-case presentations.

Prerequisite(s): FI 317
FI
423
Hours
3
Advanced Value Investing

Informed by the participation of professional investors, students will further hone their equity research, analysis, valuation, and presentation skills through in-depth, real-time case studies of companies and situations that can present investment opportunities, such as neglected stocks, turnarounds, “compounders” and cyclicals. Students will also learn fundamental principles of equity-portfolio construction and management, including position sizing, portfolio diversification and managing risks.

Prerequisite(s): FI 422
FI
427
Hours
3
Probability for Actuaries

The purpose is to assist students in preparation probability exams by actuarial associations. Concepts are reviewed with an emphasis on working problems.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
428
Hours
3
Theory of Interest

The purpose is to assist students in preparation for financial mathematics exams by actuarial associations. Concepts are reviewed with an emphasis on working problems.

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 126 or MATH 146) and (EN 101 or 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
431
Hours
3
International Finance

Introduction to the field of international finance. Course deals primarily with international financial markets and the macroeconomics of international financial flows. Topics include foreign exchange and international securities markets and international banking.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better); and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better)
FI
432
Hours
3
Real Estate Appraisal

Study of the sources of real estate value and techniques for estimating property value; study of effective use of appraisal information.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and MIS 200 and ST 260 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
434
Hours
3
Real Estate Management

Study to the principles of real property management and covers all aspects of the property management process. Students are shown how to maximize the asset value of income-producing real estate for investors/owners through the use of finance, marketing, and management techniques.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
435
Hours
3
Fundamentals of Risk Management & Insurance

Introductory study of life insurance and "personal lines" of property insurance, especially homeowners insurance and auto insurance. Economic environment of insurance and how to read and evaluate insurance contracts. Examines different types of life insurance contracts as well as savings and investment alternatives and their uses in estate planning.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
436
Hours
3
Real Estate Finance and Investments

Study of the institutions of real estate finance and of factors affecting the flow of funds; investment analysis and procedures involved in real estate financing.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or 112) and (EC 111 or 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
437
Hours
3
Real Estate Development

An examination of the real estate development process including identifying phases of real estate development; applying market analysis and site selection techniques to projects; analyzing key real estate underwriting and investment concepts and metrics; and applying planning, design, and construction management techniques to development projects.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or 112) and (EC 111 or 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
440
Hours
3
Life Contingencies I

This is the first of a two-course sequence intended to prepare students for the Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics (LTAM) exam, which is required for actuarial certification by the Society of Actuaries. Concepts are presented with an emphasis on working problems.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 355 or ST 454 and FI 427 and FI 428
FI
441
Hours
3
Life Contingencies II

This is the second of a two-course sequence intended to prepare students for the Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics (LTAM) exam, which is required for actuarial certification by the Society of Actuaries. Concepts are presented with an emphasis on working problems.

Prerequisite(s): FI 440
FI
442
Hours
3
Enterprise Risk Management

Analysis of risks facing business and governmental entities. Various methods of both controlling the risks and financing the risks, including both insurance and non-insurance alternatives.

Prerequisite(s): (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (FI 435) [Grade of C- or better]) and FI 302
FI
443
Hours
3
Insurance Operations

Current financial, legal, and social problems concerning the property-liability insurance industry. Role of government in providing insurance and topics in the management of property-liability insurance companies and agencies.

Prerequisite(s): (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (FI 435 [Grade of C- or better]) and FI 302
FI
444
Hours
3
Life & Health Insurance

A study of the types of life insurance and annuity contracts and their uses; regulations of life and health insurers; Social Security; group and individual health insurance products including major medical, disability income and long-term care policies.

Prerequisite(s): (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (FI 435 [Grade of C- or better]) and FI 302 or CE 366
FI
445
Hours
3
Commercial Insurance

This course provides an in-depth analysis of major lines of insurance and associated contracts. Students learn coverage specifics and apply this knowledge to numerous risk scenarios.

Prerequisite(s): FI 435
FI
446
Hours
3
Employee Benefits & Retirement Planning

Employee benefits refers to compensation other than hourly wage, salary, or incentive plans. This course examines the most common types of employee benefit practices and fundamental design considerations. Students also examine individual retirement planning objectives and mechanics.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: FI 435
FI
450
Hours
3
Loss Models I

This is the first of a two-course sequence intended to prepare students for the Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics (STAM) exam, which is required for actuarial certification by the Society of Actuaries. Concepts are presented with an emphasis on working problems.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 355 or ST 454 and FI 427
FI
451
Hours
3
Loss Models II

This is the second of a two-course sequence intended to prepare students for the Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics (STAM) exam, which is required for actuarial certification by the Society of Actuaries. Concepts are presented with an emphasis on working problems.

Prerequisite(s): FI 450
FI
460
Hours
3
Advanced Financial Planning

The purpose of this course is to require the student to demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply his or her knowledge of financial planning topics as received through the curricula taught in the Wealth Management Concentration. Through this course, you will apply the financial planning process to real-life situations and to communicate your planning recommendations via both a written plan and an oral presentation.

Prerequisite(s): AC 371, (FI 435 [Grade of C- or better]), FI 360 (Grade of C- or better) and LGS 403
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: FI 414 and FI 444
FI
472
Hours
3
Financial Econometrics

In this course, we focus on the empirical techniques mostly used in the analysis of financial markets and how they are applied to actual data. We will begin with calculations and stylized facts of financial asset prices and returns. We next introduce statistical and econometric models to capture or reproduce these data features, mainly relying on time series models, estimations and tests. The first application is to apply these techniques to solve the practical financial issue of portfolio optimization. And then, we continue to time-varying asset returns to search for predictors of financial asset returns using CAPM model. To estimate the financial markets/assets fluctuations and the portfolio uncertainty, we start to learn conditional volatility models, including ARCH, GARCH, etc. Finally, from the perspective of risk management, we introduce the tools to estimate market risk of financial assets.

Prerequisite(s): EC 110 and EC 111, and EC 471 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 413 (Grade of C- or better)
FI
491
SP
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

Individually directed research and reading - Students can apply a maximum of 6 credits of FI 491 toward their degree.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
Special Topics Course
FI
492
Hours
1-3
Internship

Students are selected through a competitive process for assignments in approved business or public sector organizations. Students can apply a maximum of 3 credits of FI 492 toward their degree.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
FI
497
SP
Hours
1-3
Special Topics In Finance

Topics may vary - Students can apply a maximum of 9 credits of FI 497 toward their degree.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
Special Topics Course

Legal Studies Courses

LGS
200
Hours
3
Legal Environment of Business

Environmental approach to the study of law, including the way the law interrelates, philosophy of law, and sources of law. The relationship among law, business, political influences, and the society is treated. Students are limited to three attempts for this course, excluding withdrawals.

LGS
201
UH
Hours
3
Honors Legal Environment of Business

This course covers the same material as LGS 200, which studies environmental approach to the study of law, but in a depth appropriate for honors students. Topics include the way the law interrelates, philosophy of law, and sources of law. The relationship among law, business, political influences, and the society is treated. Students are limited to three attempts for this course, excluding withdrawals.

University Honors
LGS
403
Hours
3
Estates & Trusts

This course treats principles and rules of law relating to wills and inheritances; how the estates of deceased persons are administered; why and how trusts are created and operated; and the duties and settlement of executors, administrators, and trustees.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246
LGS
407
Hours
3
Real & Personal Property

This course is concerned with the conveyance of property, deeds, covenants, condemnation of property, rights of landlord and tenant, and bailments.

Prerequisite(s): (EN 101 or EN 120) and (EN 102 or EN 121 or EN 103 or EN 104) and (MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 145) and (EC 110 or EC 112) and (EC 111 or EC 113) and (AC 210 or AC 211) and (LGS 200 or LGS 201) and ST 260 and MIS 200 and GBA 146 and GBA 246