School of Business Administration

Undergraduate Finance Course Descriptions

Please Note: Almost all courses have fees attached that are subject to change.  Please consult the UT Tyler webpage for current fees.

FINA 3311 Principles of Finance The study of money and its management.  Examines financial institutions and how they function within the economy;  studies alternative investments for inclusion in a portfolio; explores the techniques used by financial managers in deciding how to require and invest funds.  Prerequisite: ECON 2301 and ACCT 2301.

FINA 3315 Personal Finance Develops proficiency in spending, saving, protecting and investing money for the individual.  This proficiency includes learning budgeting, effective cash management, the proper use of credit, tax planning, making major purchases, risk management, investments, retirement and estate planning. 

FINA 3321 Principles of Real Estate Basic principles of real estate with emphasis on contracts of sale, deeds, abstracts, leases, options, liens, taxes, financing, and market conditions.

FINA 3330 Investments A study of securities, the markets in which they are traded, and sources of financial information.  The features and characteristics of a variety of financial information.  The features and characteristics of a variety of financial instruments are analyzed, including money market instruments, stocks, bonds, real estate, tax shelters, international securities, options and futures contracts.  Prerequisite:  FINA 3311.

FINA 4310 Management of Financial Institutions A study of the structure and functions of financial institutions; their sources and uses of funds; analysis of the nature and function of credit; the effects of financial institutions on macroeconomics analysis. Prerequisite: FINA 3311.

FINA 4330 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management This course explores the principles of valuation and the application of alternative techniques in determining the worth of equity, fixed-income, and derivative securities.  Examination of the process of setting suitable investment objectives and constructing multi-asset portfolios to meet the specific needs of individual and institutional investors. Prerequisite:  FINA 3311. 

FINA 4340 Managerial Finance A study of the conceptual and analytical framework guiding the investment, financing and dividend decisions of the firm. Prerequisite: FINA 3311 and approval of instructor.

FINA 4350 International Finance Balance of international payments, exchange rate determination, export-import financing, currency arbitrage and international capital movements.  This course is aimed at grounding the student in basic principles of international finance, which are becoming increasingly relevant to U.S. business and investment decisions.  Prerequisite:  FINA 3311.

FINA 4370 Special Topics In Finance Areas of study in finance that reflect contemporary topics not covered by organized courses. May be repeated once for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: FINA 3311 or consent of instructor. 

FINA 4380 Seminar in Contemporary Finance This is a seminar which explores contemporary issues in finance by examining new developments in this rapidly evolving field of study.  Students will explore contemporary issues in finance via research, readings, simulations, and hands on experiences.  Prerequisite: FINA 3311.

FINA 4390 Case Studies in Finance A case course designed to give the student experience in solving financial problems occurring in modern corporate enterprise. Prerequisite FINA 3311.

FINA 4395 & 4396 Undergraduate Internship An 8 to 16 week program providing for a learning experience in an off-campus environment. CR/NC option.  Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor and 3.0 minimum GPA.

FINA 4199-4699 Independent Study Independent study in specific areas of finance not covered by organized undergraduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours for independent study courses may be applied toward an undergraduate degree. Independent study courses are available only to degree-seeking students. The student must request a faculty member to supervise the independent study, write a proposal and have it approved by the sponsoring faculty member and the department chair. The proposal and the final report become part of the student's permanent record. Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor.