Finance Minor

This course offers a common sense approach to economics, covering basic economic laws and how they apply to our world and everyday life. The course focuses on the overall economy and economic theories that offer explanations for its fluctuations and changes. Also, the course is designed to give the student a sufficient grounding in the terminology, basic concepts, and issues of economics to stimulate interest in further study and provide background in business. (3 Units)

This course includes the assembling and presentation of statistical data, probability distributions, sampling techniques, and statistical analysis. A project with practical problem solving is required. Prerequisite: (CIS270,MAT115) or (CIS270,STA144) (3 Units)

An introduction to financial accounting, involving its basic structure, the accounting cycles for service and merchandising enterprises, assets, liabilities, and accounting systems. (3 Units)

This course develops essential math and computer skills necessary in today's market and business environment. Students will learn and practice the Microsoft Office suite application packages: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. They will build essential math skills that support upper division requirements and integrate with computer software applications. Students will take the examination and have the opportunity to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Analyst certification and digital badge. (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to the principles of financial management. It includes an overview of financial management, financial analysis and control, capital investment decisions, raising funds and cost of capital, sources of long-term funds and cash management principles. Prerequisite: (CIS270,ACC250) (3 Units)

An overview of long-term financing topics intended to prepare the students for upper division courses covering additional finance areas. Course includes advanced components of corporate finance with an emphasis on the practices that shape the financial decision-making process. These include risk and return models, valuation of securities, capital budgeting, and capital structure decisions. Prerequisite: BUS303 (3 Units)

Students examine the role of regulators, depository institutions, insurance companies, and financial markets in the process of intermediation. Key concepts include interest rate determination, methods of security valuation, managing commercial banking, and risk management in financial institutions. Prerequisite: (BUS218,BUS303) (3 Units)

This course covers a more in-depth analysis of financial statements and the integration of financial forecasting based on interpreting financial data and performance. Students will evaluate investment alternatives and apply risk analysis to the valuation process from a decision-makers' perspective. Prerequisite: (BUS315,FIN310) or (BUS315,ACC311) (3 Units)

Course explores the intersection of psychology and finance from the perspective of both the financial counselor and the client. Students will explore how cognitive and emotional factors impact financial decisions with a focus on attitudes, values, and biases of all participants. Core principles of counseling are taught, based on a Christian worldview, through cases and simulations, improving students' confidence in their ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with clients, particularly during crisis situations. Prerequisite: FIN101 (3 Units)

This course provides an overview of investment principles and practices with an emphasis on financial markets and pricing models. Topics covered include the securities markets, risk and return relationships, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model, debt securities, derivatives, and security analysis covering equity valuation. In addition, the student will participate in a real-time stock market stimulation throughout the course. Prerequisite: BUS303 (3 Units)

Students will apply finance knowledge to collaboratively complete a designated project for an outside organization or practice portfolio management with the student-managed investment fund. (1 Units)

A practiced application of finance principles in a business or campus setting under professional supervision. (1 Units)