Finance

FIN 101 Introduction to Finance (3 credits)

Prerequisite: BUS 121

This is an introductory level course in finance. It is designed to give students an overview of some of the issues involved with the trading and pricing of securities in modern financial markets. We will look at several basic questions: What functions do financial markets provide? Who are the important participants? How do investors approach financial decisions? What role do regulators and government agencies pay? How do economists use financial markets as laboratories for understanding behavior?

FIN 102 Principles of Fundraising/Grants (3 credits)

Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing

This course will cover all aspects of searching for funding and grants, writing proposals, managing projects, and negotiating with funding sources. The course will provide opportunities for students to search out funding sources and develop a proposal for funding.  Practical exercises take students through all the stages of developing a proposal and complying with funder requirements.