Finance (FIN)
FIN 189 Finance Elective 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
FIN 189BU Finance Elective SBE requirement 1.00
Transfer credit ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course
FIN 210 Personal Finance 3.00
Examines the basic principles and concepts of personal financial planning, purpose and operation of financial markets and institutions, economic impact of financial literacy, and behavioral aspects of personal finance. Decisions relating to money management, credit and borrowing, real estate ownership, savings, and investment are studied from the standpoint of the individual consumer. Recommended for non-business majors.
Core General Education Requirement:
- SBS - Social & Behavioral Science
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
FIN 212 Field Studies In Finance 1.00
Provides non-traditional adult learners with limited business experiences and presently enrolled freshmen and sophomores an opportunity to apply general business knowledge to selected business projects. Pass-Fail only. Consent of cooperating instructor and director, SBE.
FIN 288 Independent Study in Finance 1.00
Concentrated study of various business problems.
Prerequisites:
- Consent of cooperating instructor and director, SBE.
FIN 289 Finance Elective 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
FIN 289BU Finance Elective SBE requirement 1.00
Transfer credit ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
FIN 301 Study Abroad 0.00
Field trips designed by department faculty to give students direct experiences in foreign countries. Each program includes preparatory reading, orientation meetings, a faculty-supervised study tour, and a detailed written evaluation of learning situations associated with the course. With consent of the relevant program and content adaptation, programs provided by other agencies can be considered for this credit. Students must obtain approval for taking these courses prior to participation. Otherwise the course may not count. For specific degree requirements consult your advisor. Course can be repeated only if the content is different. Consent of cooperating instructor and director. SBE.
FIN 320 Principles of Finance 3.00
This course introduces the principles and concepts of financial management in corporate setting. Topics include time value of money, financial statements and ratio analysis, interest rates, risk and return, cost of capital, bond and stock valuations, and basic capital budgeting.
Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE or (Jr. status and Acct 101, Econ 235, Bus 211, and Bus 270; or instructor permission)
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall & Spring;
FIN 321 Managerial Finance 3.00
This course provides intermediate concepts and techniques of financial management. Topics include financial planning, corporate valuation, project valuation, dividend policy, capital structure, and working capital management.
Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE and FIN 320.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
FIN 350 Fundamentals of Financial Planning 3.00
This course introduces the field of personal financial planning with emphasis on developing skills for both personal financial management and preparation for careers in the financial planning profession. Topics include personal financial statements, cash flow and debt management, time value of money, education funding, economic concepts, savings vehicles, and basic gift and income tax strategies. Students gain practical experience with financial calculators, Excel, and activities that build problem-solving, communication, and professional skills.
Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE and FIN 320 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring
- Online: Fall
FIN 389 Finance Elective 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
FIN 400 Finance Internship 2.00
Opportunity for students to earn academic credit by extending classroom learning to current area business settings. Students obtain the cooperation of an employer and prepare a learning contract. Pass-Fail only.
Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE, consent of cooperating instructor and SBE director.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Fall, Spring, & Sum;
FIN 412 Field Studies In Finance 1.00
Provides non-traditional adult learners with some academic and/or broad business experiences and presently enrolled juniors and seniors an opportunity to apply general business knowledge to selected business projects. Pass-Fail only.
Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE and consent of coopering instructor and director, SBE.
FIN 420 Risk Management 3.00
Principles and valuation models of derivatives for risk management. Application of financial instruments such as futures/forwards, options, and swaps to mitigate the financial risk of corporations related to the uncertainty of future pricing of commodities, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and stock price indexes.
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Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE and FIN 320, or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered:
- On-Campus: Fall;
FIN 426 Investments 3.00
The study of financial securities, their valuation, and the markets where they are traded. Analyze economic and market factors affecting risk, returns, and timing of investment decisions. Examine investment decision making within the framework of modern portfolio theory. Alternative investments including derivatives (options and futures) are also examined.
Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE and FIN 320 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring;
FIN 481 Special Topics in Finance 3.00
Special Topics in Finance
FIN 488 Independent Study-Finance 1.00
Concentrated study of various business problems.
Prerequisites:
- Admitted to SBE, consent of cooperating instructor and SBE director.
FIN 489 Finance Elective 1.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
FIN 490 Financial Decision Making 3.00
This course integrates key concepts across corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and financial planning. Students learn to evaluate complex financial decisions
using analytical tools, quantitative models, and case-based applications. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing financial information, assessing risk and return, interpreting financial statements, and applying decision frameworks used by financial professionals. The course prepares students for advanced study and professional practice, and it serves as a culminating experience for students pursuing the Finance concentration within Business Administration.
Typically Offered:
- On-campus: Spring
- Online: Spring
