FNBSLW 542   ADVANCED BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW   3 Units

This course provides an advanced study of the law for business or pre-law students, including an examination of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Law of Sales, Negotiable Instruments, Secured Transactions and Documents of Title. This course also includes a study of the Law of Business Entities and Creditor and Debtor Relations.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 691   TRAVEL STUDY   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

FNBSLW 696   SPECIAL STUDIES   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE PROGRAM; HAVE DEPARTMENT CONSENT

FNBSLW 718   FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT   2 Units

Consideration of the finance function as it relates to other organizational roles, the use of capital budgeting techniques, other quantitative methods, and model building in decision making. Not open to students with an undergraduate finance degree.
PREREQ: ACCOUNT 701, OR ACCOUNT 244 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 732   QUANTITATIVE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS   3 Units

This course focuses on understanding the statistical tools required for financial data analysis. Topics covered include: regression analysis, the assumptions of the regression model and the significance of the regression coefficients, time series analysis including ARIMA, ARCH and GARCH models, simulations, scenario analysis and decision trees.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 735   BUSINESS VALUATION USING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   3 Units

This course focuses on using financial information to value and analyze firms. There is no major corporate investment decision that can be made without first asking and answering the question, 'what is it worth?'. The goal of this course is to build students' skills and confidence in using contemporary practices in the valuation of projects, divisions, and companies.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 736   INVESTMENT BANKING   3 Units

This course intends to bridge the gap between finance theory and practical applications in the area of investment banking. It introduces students to the primary valuation methodologies and provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 737   SECURITIES VALUATION   3 Units

The course reviews the basics of equity valuation, the different approaches to valuation, and the different definitions of value. Specifically, students are exposed to return concepts such as required returns, asset pricing factors, beta estimation, and WACC.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 740   FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES   3 Units

This course covers the foundation of derivatives valuation and the utilization of financial derivatives as risk management or speculative tools.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 755   MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE   3 Units

An advanced course of international financial principles covering major macroeconomic factors affecting international corporate decisions, foreign exchange transactions, hedging strategies, international capital structure decisions, capital budgeting, international financial markets, and taxation.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 760   FINANCIAL MARKETS   3 Units

Structure and operation of the markets for corporate debt and equity securities, municipal obligations, and mortgages. Detailed examination of stock markets and their use by investors.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 765   FIXED INCOME AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS   3 Units

This course covers the basic features and valuation of a wide variety of fixed income securities, along with their derivatives, and alternative investments. It focuses on the fixed income securities valuation and the pricing and valuation of their derivatives. In addition, it focuses on the valuation and investment strategies involving hedge funds, private equity funds, commodities, and REITs.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 770   CAPITAL BUDGETING   3 Units

Financial planning for working capital management and long range investment projects. Emphasis on capital budgeting problem solving. Readings on capital budgeting and related topics, cost of capital structure, and dividend policy.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 780   PORTFOLIO THEORY AND PRACTICE   3 Units

Formulation of objectives and the development of portfolios to meet these objectives for individuals and institutions. Special attention will be focused on statistical and analytical techniques for portfolio selection and management.
PREREQ: FNBSLW 718, OR FNBSLW 344 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER, OR EQUIVALENT CLASS; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FNBSLW 790   WORKSHOP   Repeatable   1-6 Units

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE PROGRAM; HAVE DEPARTMENT CONSENT

FNBSLW 794   SEMINAR   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member.

FNBSLW 798   INDIVIDUAL STUDIES   Repeatable   1-3 Units

A student may satisfy up to 3 credits of the 9 credit emphasis by pursuing this course with one or more members of the graduate faculty. A copy of the proposal must be on file in the chairman's office prior to registration.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE PROGRAM; HAVE DEPARTMENT CONSENT

FNBSLW 799   THESIS RESEARCH   Repeatable   1-6 Units

Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE PROGRAM; HAVE DEPARTMENT CONSENT