Offered by Department of Accounting/Finance
College of Business and Technology
FIN Courses
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- FIN 188GS - General Studies Portal - 3 hours
- Prereq: freshman or sophomore standing
Students analyze critical issues confronting individuals and society in a global context as they pertain to the discipline in
which the Portal course is taught. The Portal is intended to help students succeed in their university education by being
mentored in process of thinking critically about important ideas and articulating their own conclusions. Students may take the
Portal in any discipline, irrespective of their major or minor. Satisfies the General Studies Portal course requirement. Students
may take their Portal course in any discipline. Students who transfer 24 or more hours of General Studies credit to UNK are exempt
from taking a portal course.
- FIN 250 - Psychology of Investing - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This course describes how individuals and firms make financial decisions, and how those decisions might deviate from those
predicted by traditional financial or economic theory. Students explore the existence of psychological biases in financial
decision-making, and examine the impacts of these biases in financial markets and other financial settings. The course examines
how the insights of behavioral finance complement the traditional finance paradigm.
- FIN 308 - Principles of Finance - 3 hours
- Prereq: ACCT 251*, ECON 271GS
Concepts of firm valuation and capital budgeting, capital structure and cost of capital, and analysis of financial statements.
F, SP, SU.
- FIN 316 - Insurance - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
An introduction to risk and risk management as they pertain to most types of personal insurance situations.
- FIN 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.
- FIN 408 - Corporate Finance - 3 hours
- Prereq: FIN 308*
The study of financial management concepts with an emphasis on the theory and practical application of the investment and
financing decision-making processes. F, SP.
- FIN 422 - Financial Institutions - 3 hours
- Prereq: FIN 480*
The management of commercial bank and non-bank institutions with an emphasis on the lending and investing practices of these
institutions. SP.
- FIN 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.
- FIN 476 - Short-Term Financial Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: FIN 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.
- FIN 480 - Investments - 3 hours
- Prereq: FIN 308*, ECON 270GS
Theory and analysis of investment vehicles including stocks, bonds and money market investments. Analysis of portfolio
construction. F.
- FIN 481 - Portfolio Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: FIN 408*, FIN 480*
This course extends the principles of security analysis, portfolio construction, and portfolio management. The process of
creating, managing, and evaluating an investment portfolio is examined through a series of lectures, quantitative projects, and
experiential learning.
- FIN 482 - Case Studies in Financial Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: FIN 408*, FIN 476*,
FIN 480*
Financial analysis and decision-making using advanced case studies of business and some specialized organizations. SP.
- FIN 499 - Special Problems in Business - 1-3 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.