FIN-FINANCE

FIN 206. Introduction to Finance 3 cr.

Theory and techniques of financial management for business firms. Includes application of financial analysis tools and techniques needed for business financial administration and decision making. Prerequisites: either ACCT 202 and ECON 251, or ECON 252 and MATH 120G, or consent of instructor. Community Colleges only.

FIN 210. Financial Planning and Investments 3 cr.

Individual financial planning and related financial markets and institutions. Community Colleges only.

FIN 303V. Personal Financial Planning and Investing in a Global Economy 3 cr.

Provides a framework for successful personal financial planning within an individual's career and income. Covers personal money management, federal and state taxation, the mathematics of finance and credit, housing, inflation, insurance, savings, and investments. Majors and minors may not use this course to satisfy their finance requirements.

FIN 311. Financial Futures Markets 3 cr.

Same as AG E 311.

FIN 322. Principles of Insurance 3 cr.

Theory and practice of insurance and its economics and social significance; review of the major lines of insurance including life, health, and property liability insurance.

FIN 323. Life/Health/Employee Benefits 3 cr.

Approaches to problems of employee security from the perspective of businesses. Topics including pensions, profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, group life and health plans, and flexible benefit programs. The course also addresses individual life, health, and annuity contracts within a financial planning context. Prerequisite: FIN 322.

FIN 324. Property and Liability Insurance 3 cr.

Analysis of property and liability insurance with emphasis on handling of commercial exposures. Review of property and liability company operations including rate making and insurance accounting. Prerequisite: FIN 322

FIN 325. Real Estate Principles and Law I 3 cr.

Real estate law and the fundamental aspects of the real estate purchase transaction and the real estate lease agreement. Topics include real estate brokerage, marketing of real estate, fundamental legal aspects of real estate, present and future interests, air and water rights, methods of transfer, basics of financing and liens, and real estate leases. Same as BLAW 325.

FIN 326. Business Risk Management 3 cr.

The operational risks faced by firms and the study of various methods of handling these risks, including loss prevention, risk retention, self-insurance, corporate insurance programs, and capital markets. Prerequisites: FIN 322

FIN 341. Financial Analysis and Markets 3 cr.

Financial analysis for business financing and investing decisions. Prerequisites ACCT 252, ECON 251, ECON 252, MATH 121G or 230, A ST 251 or A ST 311 or STAT 251G.

FIN 355. Investments 3 cr.

Analysis of investment risks and rewards and of the problems of portfolio selection and management. Operation of the securities market. Prerequisite(s): FIN 341 with a grade of C or better.

FIN 360. Financial Information Technology 3 cr.

Integrated use of electronic financial information resources with spreadsheet and word processing applications in investigating financial issues and solving financial problems. Prerequisites: FIN 341 or consent of instructor.

FIN 385. Analysis of Financial Markets and Institutions 3 cr.

Analysis of the financial system, emphasizing its institutions and instruments. Prerequisite(s): FIN 341 with a grade of C or better.

FIN 391. Finance Internship and Cooperative Education I 1-3 cr.

Introduction and application of finance principles in a work environment. Open only to students in the finance major or minor who will be working with an approved employer in a finance related position, over a period of 12 weeks or at least 300 work hours. Consent of instructor required.

FIN 392. Insurance Internship and Cooperative Education I 1-3 cr.

Introduction and application of insurance principles in a work environment. Open only to students in the finance major or insurance minor who will be working with an approved employer in an insurance related position, over a period of 12 weeks or at least 300 work hours. Consent of instructor required. Restricted to Finance majors.

FIN 393. Banking Internship and Cooperative Education 1-3 cr.

Professional banking experience with opportunities to engage in business analysis and to observe application of business principles in the management of a banking entity or a regulatory agency with banking oversight. Open only to students in the finance major or banking minor who will be working with an approved employer in a banking related position, over a period of 12 weeks or at least 300 work hours. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Consent of Instructor required.

FIN 406. Theory of Financial Decisions 3 cr.

Contemporary financial theory. Firm valuation, investments and financing decisions, risk analysis. Prerequisite(s): FIN 341 with a grade of C or better.

FIN 421. Personal Financial Planning for Professionals 3 cr.

Introduction to personal financial planning, including goal setting and fact finding, cash management, credit, housing, retirement planning, taxation and estate planning. This course is intended for those planning careers in personal financial advising in one of the various financial services environments. Prerequisite(s): FIN 341, or consent of Instructor.

FIN 435. Investment Analysis 3 cr.

Efficiency of capital markets, modern portfolio management, special topics of current interest to investment analysts. Prerequisite: FIN 355.

FIN 436. Applied Security Analysis and Portfolio Management 1-3 cr.

Application of analytical tools to security selection and portfolio management Pre/Corequisite(s): FIN 435.

FIN 456. Real Estate Investments and Financing 3 cr.

Basic considerations for real estate investment and financing in local, state, and national markets. Prerequisite: FIN 325 or BLAW 325 or consent of instructor.

FIN 466. Financial Policy Decisions 3 cr.

Application and integration of financial theory, concepts, and practice using the case method. Prerequisite: FIN 406 or consent of instructor.

FIN 470. Real Estate Appraisal 3 cr. (2+2P)

This course addresses issues influencing the value of real estate with some emphasis upon rural properties. Topics include courthouse records, property taxes, appraisal methodology, expert courtroom testimony, condemnation, and legal issues. Students will take field trips and write appraisals. Course material is relevant to student in Finance, Accounting, and Pre-Law, as well as Agriculture. Accredited for hours to apply to both pre-licensing and continuing education requirements of the New Mexico Real Estate Commission for both Appraisers and Real Estate Brokers. Prerequisite(s): Junior or above standing. Crosslisted with: AG E 470.

FIN 475. International Managerial Finance 3 cr.

International aspects of financial transactions, decision-making, banking and financial markets. Prerequisite: FIN 341. Same as I B 475.

FIN 480. Management of Financial Institutions 3 cr.

Asset and liability management of financial institutions; emphasis on commercial bank management. Prerequisite: FIN 385 or consent of instructor.

FIN 490. Selected Topics 1-3 cr.

Current topics in finance. Prerequisites: vary according to the seminar being offered.

FIN 491. Finance Internship and Cooperative Education II 1-3 cr.

Advanced application of finance techniques to the work environment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to finance majors.

FIN 498. Independent Study 1-3 cr.

Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with the prior approval of the department head. Prerequisites: junior or above standing and consent of instructor. A maximum of 3 credits may be earned.