FIN 580 Financial Administration Policies

This course highlights the role of finance in strategic decision-making with a view to enhancing shareholders’ value. This course uses the case method of instruction. Topics covered can include but are not limited to, working capital management, capital budgeting, financing, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and international finance.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, Summer (one section per term, offered in-person/hybrid, or online)

Prerequisites - (FIN 502 or FIN 350 with a “C” or higher, See note) and FIN 660
Restriction by Major - MBA, AIAC, ACAC, FIN-Grad Cert, ACC-MS, IS-Grad Cert, MIS, ENTR-Grad Cert, HR-Grad Cert, OD-Grad Cert, HROD/HROC-MS, EBUS-Grad Cert, INB-Grad Cert, MKTG-Grad Cert, SCMG-Grad Cert, or BA-Grad Cert
Restriction by Degree Type - Masters standing

Department Permission is required

Additional Information - The prerequisite is also met with credit in a FIN 502 equivalent or a grade of C or above in a FIN 350 equivalent. The equivalent course must be completed within five years from an AACSB-accredited program.

Equivalent Course(s) - FIN 620
Course History -
Change to description, number, and prerequisite 5/2024, effective Fall 2024; Course Rotation updated 12/2022; Major restrictions updated 8/2019; Change to description 12/2018, effective Fall 2019; Note added 7/2018, effective Fall 2018; Course Rotation added 3/2015

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