Finance (FIN)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
FIN 500. Business Finance3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MBA program.
Description: An introduction to financial concepts from the corporate perspective. Topics include the basics of financial statements, an overview of the financial markets, risk and return, the time value of money, security valuation using time value concepts, cash flow determination and valuation, and long-term capital investment.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
FIN 620. Financial Institutions and Capital Markets3 Units
Prerequisite(s): FIN 600 or MBA 635.
Description: A study of financial services firms including the domestic and international markets in which they operate. Topics include money and capital markets, interest rate theory, security valuation, derivatives and immunization, and the characteristics of a financial services firm.
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FIN 630. Investment Analysis3 Units
Prerequisite(s): FIN 600 or MBA 635.
Description: The analysis of the process and environment of investment under conditions of uncertainty. The relevance, applicability, and durability of "Old Economy" valuation models and analytical techniques in the "New Economy" are explored and assessed.
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FIN 631. Real Estate Principles3 Units
Description: The course provides decision makers with an understanding of real estate that will enable them to make informed business and development decisions related to real estate development.
Note: Cross-listed with PLAN 631.
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FIN 633. Real Estate Development3 Units
Description: An introduction to real estate development as an entrepreneurial opportunity and to the study of the interrelationship dynamics of marketing, finance, property management, site acquisition and disposition.
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FIN 634. Real Estate Finance and Investment3 Units
Description: Introduction to financial and investment analysis with applications to real estate.
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FIN 680. Special Topics in Finance1-6 Units
Description: An advanced study of one or more selected topics or issues related to the study of Finance.
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FIN 698. Research Seminar in Finance1-3 Units
Prerequisite(s): One 600-level course in finance and permission of departmental chair.
Description: Seminar topics vary by semester.
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