Finance (FMGT)

FMGT 1101 Personal Finance (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course presents a lifetime program of money management for the individual. Topics such as budgets, savings, job search, buying a house, insurance, mutual funds, stock market, real estate investments, taxes, and estate planning are covered. Students will be able to write a basic personal financial plan.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into DEV 0115 or higher     Lab fee: $4.00

FMGT 1211 Investments (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course examines investments for the individual with emphasis on the securities markets. Topics presented include risk and return tradeoffs, sources of investment information, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options and tax considerations.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into DEV 0115 or higher     Lab fee: $4.00

FMGT 2201 Corporate Finance (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Course is an introduction to the principles of financial management of private business firms. Topics covered include financial analysis, financial planning, working capital management, financial leverage, sources of financing, capital budgeting and capital markets.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ACCT 1211     Lab fee: $4.00

FMGT 2202 Money and Banking (A, SU)

3 credits
A study of the operation, organization, and economics of U.S. monetary and banking systems. Current trends, the monetary policy process, and the regulation of financial markets also are covered.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ECON 2200     Lab fee: $.4.00

FMGT 2242 International Finance (A, SP)

3 credits
This course covers the multinational firm, globalization, balance of payments, market for foreign exchange, international monetary system, and global capital markets. Also covered is the study of global debt and equity markets to optimize a firm’s financial structure while minimizing foreign exchange exposure.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: FMGT 1101     Lab fee: $4.00

FMGT 2299 Finance Capstone (A, SP)

3 credits
The student receives exposure to current developments in finance and economics through projects and research papers. FMGT 2299 is designed to serve as a capstone course for graduating students.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: FMGT 1101, FMGT 1211, FMGT 2201, FMGT 2202

FMGT 2901 Finance Practicum/Seminar (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course offers a practical work experience in which the student is expected to perform various financial procedures. Emphasis is placed upon analyzing and understanding the work environment, industry and nature of the employing organization.
Seminar: 1 hour - Practicum: 14 hours
Prerequisites: FMGT 1101, FMGT 1211, FMGT 2201, FMGT 2202

A, Autumn
W, Winter
SP, Spring
SU, Summer

DL, Distance Learning