University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

BFIN Courses

BFIN 308 - Principles of Finance - 3 hours

Prereq: BACC 251 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 . SP.
 

BFIN 317 - Property and Liability Insurance - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 316
An analysis of the principal property and liability insurance contracts primarily from the multiple-line view.
 

BFIN 344 - Real Estate Principles - 3 hours

Prereq: none
A basic study of real estate. Interests and transactions including marketing, financing, appraising, and law. F, SP.
 

BFIN 345 - Real Estate Brokerage - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 344
A study of the factors necessary for the establishment and efficient management of a sales and brokerage business, including discussion of salesperson-broker relations, marketing professional services, and ethical responsibilities. This course is approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission . SP of even numbered years.
 

BFIN 399 - Business Apprenticeship Program - 1-4 hours

Prereq: none
The Business Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide students with a variety of experiences which will facilitate competency in their chosen field of study . Must be approved by Department Chair . F, SP.
 

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 . F, SP.
 

BFIN 422 - Financial Institutions - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 408
The management of commercial bank and non-bank institutions with an emphasis on the lending and investing practices of these institutions. SP.
 

BFIN 445/845P - Real Estate Finance - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 344
A detailed analysis of the methods and techniques of financing real estate. Policies and legal requirements are covered. This course is approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission . F of odd-numbered years.
 

BFIN 446/846P - Real Estate Appraisal - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 344
A study of the methods and techniques of appraising including the economic, financial, investment, and market data required for real property valuation. This course is approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission . F of even-numbered years.
 

BFIN 447 - Real Estate Law - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 344
A study of legal principles governing transactions/legal interests in real estate including the acquisition, encumbrance, transfer, rights and obligations of parties, and selected state/federal statutes and court decisions. This course is approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission . SP of odd-numbered years.
 

BFIN 448 - Real Estate Property Management - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 344
A study of the management of income-producing real estate, including leases, contracts, merchandising, tenant selection, relationships between owners and tenants, collections, maintenance, accounting, ethics, and legal and professional issues. This course is approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission . Summer of odd-numbered years.
 

BFIN 449 - Real Estate Investments - 3 hours

Prereq: BFIN 344
A detailed study of the financial planning that should precede investments in real estate, including discussion of net operating income, financial ratios, present worth and tax implications. This course is approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission . Summer of even-numbered years.
 

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
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 Financial analysis and decision-making using advanced case studies of business and some specialized organizations. F, 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.