Finance Emphasis
The study of finance provides students with an understanding of numerous financial theories such as the relation between risk and return, the factors that determine asset values and strategies for minimizing the risk exposure of both corporations and investors. An understanding of these theories helps students develop the ability to make sound and practical business and personal investment decisions. You will be trained to think logically regarding financial problems and to formulate sound financial decisions, policies and practices.
Why study finance at UCCS?
Finance Courses
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Advanced Corporate FinanceAdvanced Corporate Finance
This course provides a comprehensive study of how corporations make investment decisions, raise capital to finance their investments and manage their financial affairs to create shareholder value. Topics covered include capital budgeting and the cost of capital, dividend policy, capital structure and financial distress, with an emphasis on developing analytical tools and problem-solving.
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Investment and Portfolio ManagementInvestment and Portfolio Management
This course covers the investments industry and instruments. Topics include risk and return, security types, mutual funds, the stock market, market efficiency, behavioral finance, interest rates, portfolio diversification, asset allocation and the valuation of stocks, bonds, options and futures. Investment and Portfolio Management discusses investment problems and the formation of diversified portfolios.
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Money and BankingMoney and Banking
This course studies the interaction between financial markets and the Federal Reserve system and emphasizes how the Federal Reserve Bank conducts monetary policy to promote a stable banking system and strong economic growth while minimizing inflation and unemployment. Topics covered include interest rates, inflation and the money supply and the effect of these variables on the business cycle.
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Fixed Income SecuritiesFixed Income Securities
Fixed income is the largest and most actively traded asset class in the world. This course will provide an understanding of fixed income securities, provide analytical approaches to assessing their valuation and risk, explore basic fixed income trading strategies and conclude with fixed income portfolio construction & management.
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DerivativesDerivatives
This course studies the underlying theory and practical applications of derivative securities. Topics covered will include futures, forwards and options.
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Ethics in FinanceEthics in Finance
This course prepares you with the conceptual framework necessary to analyze and understand the requirements of ethical conduct within the organization, and the ethical problems facing business and financial managers in a global environment. Case studies and practical tools will be used to develop an ethical framework, as well as establish and review ethical practices in the workplace.
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Equity ValuationEquity Valuation
This course helps you develop the analytical skills required for the valuation of companies. The course covers conceptual valuation frameworks and applying them to practical approaches of valuing companies and ultimately making buy/sell investment decisions.
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International Financial ManagementInternational Financial Management
This course examines the opportunities and risks of firms doing business in a global economy. You will explore international capital movements, balance of payment problems, foreign and international institutions, foreign exchange markets, managing foreign exchange risk and exposure and global investment and financing strategies.
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Personal Financial Planning Process and EthicsPersonal Financial Planning Process and Ethics
This course will introduce you to the general principles of the personal financial planning process and the ethical standards and professional responsibilities of personal financial planners. Topics covered will include the financial planning process, personal financial statements, budgeting and cash flow management, time value of money concepts and calculations, debt management and ethical and practice standards of personal financial planners.
Potential Careers
Career |
Average Salary |
Outlook Through 2028 |
Number of New Jobs Through 2028 |
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Financial Planner |
$61,300 |
+7% |
34,400 |
Financial Analyst |
$61,000 |
+6% |
20,300 |
Investor Relations Associate |
$66,000 |
+10% |
21,000 |
Budget Analyst |
$61,000 |
+4% |
2,400 |
Actuary |
$91,000 |
+20% |
5,000 |
Financial Attorney |
$102,000 |
+10% |
19,100 |
Commercial Real Estate Agent |
$63,000 |
+7% |
32,400 |