Offered by Department of Accounting/Finance
College of Business and Technology
BFIN Courses
- BFIN 308 - Principles of Finance - 3 hours
- Prereq: BACC 251* and ECON 271GS
Concepts of firm valuation and capital budgeting, capital structure and cost of capital,
and analysis of financial statements. F, SP.
- BFIN 316 - Insurance - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
An introduction to risk and risk management as they pertain to most types of
personal insurance situations.
- BFIN 344 - Real Estate Principles - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
A study of the general principles used in real estate decision making. Topics include
economic and ethical considerations, ownership, leases, marketing finance, appraisal,
investments, legal issues related to contracts, agency, licensing, discrimination, and
career alternatives. This course is approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. F,
SP, SU.
- BFIN 408 - Corporate Finance - 3 hours
- Prereq: BFIN 308*
The study of financial management concepts with an emphasis on the theory and practical
application of the investment and financing decision-making processes. SP.
- BFIN 422 - Financial Institutions - 3 hours
- Prereq: BFIN 480*
The management of commercial bank and non-bank institutions with an emphasis on the
lending and investing practices of these institutions. SP.
- BFIN 475 - Finance Internship - 1-15 hours
- Prereq: none
A work experience program planned for students preparing for employment in business and
industry. The learning experience is organized and supervised by the academic department
and personnel of selected industries. Must be approved by the Department. F, SP, SU.
- BFIN 476/876P - Short-Term Financial Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: BFIN 308*
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the principles and techniques
of working capital analysis and management. Topics include inventory, accounts receivable
and cash systems management, credit and collection systems, and payables and short-term
financing analysis and management. F.
- BFIN 480/880P - Investments - 3 hours
- Prereq: BFIN 308* and ECON 270GS
Theory and analysis of investment vehicles including stocks, bonds and money market
investments. Analysis of portfolio construction. F.
- BFIN 482/882P - Case Studies in Financial Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: BFIN 408*,
BFIN 476*,
BFIN 480*
Financial analysis and decision-making using advanced case studies of business and some
specialized organizations. SP.
- BFIN 499 - Special Problems in Business - 3 hours
- Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent investigations of business problems. Topics to be investigated may be tailored
to meet the needs of the student. A case study course designed to integrate the knowledge
acquired in other courses in business administration, and to emphasize analysis and
decision-making. Must be approved by Department Chair. F, SP, SU.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is
required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
