FIN 720W (02) - Topics in Finance II

Top/Fin Scandal,Upheaval,Crise

Durham   Paul College of Business&Econ :: Finance
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 56249
Special topics, vary by semester. Prereq: ADMN 570.
Section Comments: Full Title: Financial Scandals, Upheavals, and Crises
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Only listed majors in section: BUSADM:FINANCE
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 W 5:10pm - 8:00pm PCBE 165
Additional Course Details: 

This seminar takes a multidimensional approach to the exploration of the circumstances which create tumult in the financial world and, by extension, society. It requires extensive reading, deep introspection, and critical thinking. It also fulfills the requirements of a “writing intensive course”.  This look at finance will show its significant and often pivotal role in human progress and is a backstory for much of the human saga. From this vantage point, we will explore innovations of finance, the foundations and construction of financial firms, instruments, and markets, and their role in, interaction with, and effect on society. At the end of the seminar, we expect students to have a strong evidence-based and theory-based understanding of financial scandals, upheavals, and crisis. They should also have acquired an appreciation for the embedded role of finance in our culture and its overall importance to and impact on our society.