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FIN 101 - Introduction to Finance
3 Credits
Examines the financial markets, financial instruments and the actors in these markets. The course covers the use of time value of money and other financial models to value different types of capital, financial data to analyze performance and to examine capital budgeting alternatives, and analyzes working capital needs and costs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 or equivalent.
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FIN 105 - Principles of Banking
3 Credits
Explores nearly every aspect of banking as a solid foundation for any career in the financial services industry. Just as the industry is constantly changing, this course is continually being revised to provide specific up-to-date information.
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FIN 205 - Consumer Lending
2 Credits
Provides an introduction to the field of consumer credit and consumer lending activities performed by savings association personnel. Designed for students with little or no background in consumer credit.
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FIN 211 - Commercial Lending
3 Credits
Presents a basic course in commercial loan origination is designed to enable students to acquire the skills needed to evaluate business loan applications and to correctly document loans when they have been approved. The course focuses on both the financial and human relations skills essential to commercial lending.
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FIN 226 - Money and Banking
3 Credits
Presents a fundamental treatment of how money functions in the U.S. and world economies. Includes the concept of money supply, the Federal Reserve System, the role banks play as a money creator and participant in the nation’s payment mechanism. Examines how the various types of financial institutions operate, the working of monetary and fiscal policies, and the role of a Central Bank and International Banking.
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FIN 235 - Analyzing Financial Statements
1 Credit
Provides a practical understanding of financial statement analysis for a business borrower in order to assess repayment capacity. This course may be taught as a 2-credit accelerated course.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 121 , ACC 122 with a grade of “C” or better
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FIN 237 - Advanced Loan Processing
1 Credit
Develops advance levels and functions of Residential Mortgage Processing. Incorporates analysis of the documentation required to assess and process Conventional and Government loans to be sold in the secondary market or held by a public or private financial institution in its own portfolio. This class teaches students how to reduce underwriting conditions and speed up closings.
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FIN 240 - Law and Banking Principles
2 Credits
Serves as a banker’s guide to law and legal issues with special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. Examines sources and applications of banking law, contracts, bankruptcy, torts and crimes, real and personal property, and the legal implications of consumer lending.
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FIN 245 - Law and Banking Applications
2 Credits
Introduces the laws pertaining to secured transactions, letters of credit, and the bank collection process. Enables the student to explain the concept of negotiability, analyze the concept of holder-in-due-course status, define and explain the nature of the letter of credit, describe the nature of primary and secondary contractual liability on an instrument, identify the issues related to secured transactions and discuss the legal issues related to bank collections and check losses.
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FIN 250 - Marketing for Bankers
2 Credits
Focuses on the motivation of customers to purchase financial services and how to develop a successful marketing plan. Enables the student to recognize consumer motivation and buying behavior. Examines how to integrate public relations, advertising, sales promotion, selling and service distribution functions in the bank’s overall marketing plan. Incorporates situational analysis to develop a master market strategy and monitor and evaluate marketing performance versus objectives.
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FIN 255 - Understanding and Selling Bank Products
2 Credits
Focuses on the six human relations skills that encourage smooth, clear and personal communication with the customer. Emphasizes the basic steps of selling, information about bank products, and product benefits (rather than the features) and how to spot clues about customer needs. Covers the importance of cross-selling, how to recognize the typical prospects for various categories of bank products, and how to suggest products and overcome resistance to conclude the sale.
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FIN 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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FIN 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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FIN 287 - Cooperative Education
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their skills and/or develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The Instructor works with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
Required: Instructor’s permission and completion of half of program coursework
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