Timeroom: Fall 2024

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Finance

FIN 707 (01) - Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation

Equity Analysis and Valuation

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 12993

This course is intended to provide practical tools for analyzing and valuing a company's equity. Primarily an applications course, it covers several valuation models such as market multiples and free cash flow models, and focuses on the implementation of finance theories to valuation problems.

Prerequisite(s): ADMN 570 with minimum grade of C-

Equivalent(s): ACFI 707

Only listed colleges in section: Paul College of Business&Econ

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Only listed majors in section: BUSADM:FINANCE

Instructors: Md Safayat Hossain

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	KING N133

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Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Finance

FIN 709 (01) - Fixed Income Analysis and Valuation

Fixed Income Analysis

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 12995

This course is a rigorous and analytical study of a wide range of topics in the fixed income arena. It focuses on securities (mainly bonds), and things that can look like securities (mainly loans) that promise an ongoing and consistent cash flow (hence: "fixed income"). The valuations of these things are influenced by interest rates and credit risk. The course is focused on the concepts and tools that are important to practitioners and investors who want to use these securities, whether as issuer or as investor. It includes a study of the markets in which these securities trade.

Prerequisite(s): (ADMN 570 with minimum grade of C- or HMGT 655 with minimum grade of C- ) and FIN 702 with minimum grade of C-

Equivalent(s): ACFI 709

Only listed colleges in section: Paul College of Business&Econ

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Only listed majors in section: BUSADM:FINANCE

Instructors: Richard Kilbride

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCBE 185

Additional Course Details:

While the cash flows of fixed income securities are contractually specified, the valuation of bonds is particularly challenging given interest rate movements, credit risk, and embedded optionality.

Additionally, as part of an examination of structured products, the course will examine some (very) basic elements of real estate finance, particularly the process of creating and valuing residential mortgages. (Though astute observers will note that "Mortgage Banking" has been dropped from the course title.)

Further, the course acknowledges that much of the controversy regarding the 2008 Financial Crisis and many other crises in general shared the use of leverage. Given the fact that the use of debt can be precarious, we will take a deep dive into financial crises and examine the underlying issues regarding overusage of leverage.

The class, by its nature, requires a moderate level of quantitative skill, but more importantly it will require consistent focus. In the end, we want you to not just know about interest rates, creditworthiness, bonds, and bond markets, but we want you to know what these things mean and how you can use the information. Prerequisite FIN 702, Investment Analysis

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Finance

FIN 720 (01) - Topics in Finance II

Top Fin II/Financial Decisions

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15963

Special topics, vary by semester.

Section Comments: Financial Decisions

Prerequisite(s): ADMN 570 with minimum grade of C-

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Richard Kilbride

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCBE 165

Additional Course Details:

Topic: Financial Decisions

This course seeks to place a framework around how markets work and how humans make financial decisions. Are markets efficient and are investors rational? Or are there elements of behavioral finance at work here? Given that, the course examines rational expectations, efficient markets, and intrinsic valuation. Finance can be viewed as an exact science, mathematical at its roots and hopelessly entangled with rules and calculations. This course takes this foundation and then examines the role of psychology in financial decision making, including the cognitive and emotional issues that impact human choices in finance and investments. Can we explain why perfect market efficiency doesn’t really happen in practice? In an effort to examine and balance conflicting ideas and approaches, this course will require you to think critically and demonstrate an ability to voice opinions and debate ideas.

Everything comes back to money in some way. It affects all of us and confuses most of us. We all think about it a little differently. Money offers up plenty of life’s lessons, like risk, confidence, success, and happiness. It’s a magnifying glass on what people do and it’s the greatest show on earth. Students should have a strong background in finance (FIN 701 & FIN 702 at a minimum) or economics to benefit from this course.

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FNC 611 (01) - Money and Banking

Money and Banking

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 14861

This course examines financial markets and financial intermediaries, and their role in creating and maintaining economic efficiency. It analyzes the performance of banks and other financial institutions and reviews the functions and measurements of money. It also examines and assesses the use of monetary policy tools, targets, and goals within the context of current economic conditions. Note: ECO 580 is recommended.

Prerequisite(s): ECO 470 or ECO 512G

Equivalent(s): MGMT 611G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Nicholas Marks

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	10/18/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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FNC 612 (01) - Investment Principles

Investment Principles

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 14862

This course provides the learner with a thorough overview of investments. Students will compare and contrast the major investment vehicles available today, including stocks, bonds, money markets, and mutual funds. Topics may include the analysis of investment vehicles (such as stocks, bonds, money markets, and mutual funds), consideration of risk and expected rates of return, time value of money applications, and the principles of asset allocation, risk tolerance, and diversification.

Prerequisite(s): (MTH 402 or MATH 502G) and (MTH 504 or MATH 504G)

Equivalent(s): MGMT 612G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Nicholas Marks

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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CPS Online Coll of Professional Studies :: Finance-CPSO

FNC 665 (02) - Financial Management

Financial Management

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 14864

A successful financial manager focuses on maximizing shareholder wealth, while also considering other stakeholders such as employees and communities. This course utilizes financial formulas, tables, and spreadsheets to focus on the financial functions of analysis, planning and decision-making, and control. Topics may include financial statement analysis and forecasting, working capital policy, cost of capital and capital budgeting techniques, interaction with financial markets, and time value of money techniques. NOTE: MTH 504 Statistics is recommended.

Prerequisite(s): (ACCT 532 or ACCT 511G or MGMT 511G or MGMT 569G or MGMT 569) and (ECO 470 or ECO 512G)

Equivalent(s): MGMT 613G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Merrie Marks

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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CPS Online Coll of Professional Studies :: Finance-CPSO

FNC 665 (03) - Financial Management

Financial Management

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15972

Prerequisite(s): (ACCT 532 or ACCT 511G or MGMT 511G or MGMT 569G or MGMT 569) and (ECO 470 or ECO 512G)

Equivalent(s): MGMT 613G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Merrie Marks

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	10/18/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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CPS Online Coll of Professional Studies :: Finance-CPSO

FNC 675 (01) - Financial Modeling and Decision-Making

Financial Modelng & Dec Makng

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 14865

This course prepares managers to develop real-world financial models and to interpret financial information for effective business decision making. It builds upon knowledge in accounting, finance, and economics and emphasizes the strategic application of such knowledge in the corporate setting. Students employ the tools of analysts to develop their understanding of how managers use financial data to guide decisions and to increase value. Topics may include capital budgeting, strategic investments, financial risk, and debt. NOTE: MTH 504 Statistics is recommended.

Prerequisite(s): (ACCT 532 or ACCT 511G or MGMT 511G or MGMT 569G or MGMT 569) and (ECO 470 or ECO 512G)

Equivalent(s): MGMT 615G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Merrie Marks

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	10/18/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 401 (01) - Elementary French I

Elementary French I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 16170

Conducted in French, the course introduces students to French language and culture through speaking, listening, reading, writing, labs and films. Designed for students without previous training in French. Credit only for students who have had less than two years of French in secondary school. FREN 401 - FREN 402 taken together satisfies the foreign language requirement.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	12:10pm - 1:00pm	MURK 201

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 401 (02) - Elementary French I

Elementary French I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 10052

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	MURK 203