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03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
American Military University	BUSINESS	FINC600	Corporate Finance	G	16	0	IA	3 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		This course is a study of the major corporate finance and financial management theory, strategy, processes, functions, and other issues. Topics include the finance function, concepts of sources and uses of funds, analysis and estimation of need for funds (short- and long-term), short-term sources, working capital management policy, long-term sources, capital structure policy and implementation, capital budgeting and the cost of capital.
American Military University	BUSINESS	FINC605	Financial Accounting	G	16	0	IA	3 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		This course examines the nature of accounting theory and practice, procedures, and preparation and interpretation of financial statements. The various uses of accounting information in decision-making, accounting issues concerning income and cash flows, economic resources and capital will be discussed.
American Military University	BUSINESS	FINC610	Financial Institutions	G	16	0	IA	3 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		This course provides students with an overview of the basic contributions in the modern theory of corporate finance and financial institutions. The course is methodology oriented in that students are required to master necessary technical tools for each topic. The topics covered may include capital structure, distribution policy, financial intermediation, incomplete financial contracting, initial and seasoned public offerings, market for corporate control, product market corporate finance interactions, corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, financing in imperfect markets, security design under adverse selection and moral hazard, and some selected topics. In-depth analysis of the financial system in which banks, other intermediaries, and non-financial organizations function.
American Military University	BUSINESS	FINC615	Investment Management	G	16	0	IA	3 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		The Investment Management course is designed to provide students with rigorous preparation in the areas of portfolio management and investment analysis. The course will focus on topics including risk, return and the institutional structure of stock and bond markets, theory of portfolio analysis and performance evaluation. Methods employed in managing portfolio choices and asset allocation will also be presented.
American Military University	BUSINESS	FINC620	International Finance	G	16	0	IA	3 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		This course provides an understanding of current academic research in the areas of international finance and international macroeconomics. Students will learn the tools for conducting research in this field. A comprehensive overview of currency, equity, and international bond markets around the world. Institutional, theoretical issues, and current trends will be analyzed. A strong emphasis will be placed on the hedging techniques and tools used to reduce the risks associated with those financial markets.
American Military University	BUSINESS	FINC625	Entrepreneurship Finance	G	16	0	IA	3 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		This course is designed to provide the student with the ability to analyze the various processes and sources of seed and venture capital for funding a new enterprise – debt and equity. Planning for the funding aspect of a new venture is critical and this course will address the alternative sources of funds for carrying out the mission of the venture.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Graduate Courses
United States Sports Academy	SAM	660	Financial Aspects of Sports	B	10	1	CR, DS, E, IA	3 (S)	$1800.00	$100.00	$1900.00	NA
Course Description:		A study of financial challenges faced by sport administrators including an examination of economic impact analysis, ticket operations, food service and concessions, public-private partnerships, sport sponsorships and collegiate fund raising

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of California - Extension	BUS	X431.9	Business Valuation	U	N/A	1	CR, E, IA	2 (S)	$715.00	$0.00	$715.00	C
Footnote:		An elective in the Certificate Program in Personal Financial Planning Prerequisites: Basic Corporate Finance X430.1 and Introduction to Financial Accounting XB102A, or consent of instructor and professional experience.
Course Description:		In this course, you learn to apply financial and economic theory to investment, financing, and dividend decisions in order to identify ways to maximize shareholder returns. The course is intended for analysts, bankers, mid-level treasurers, financial managers, and entrepreneurs. Practical methods to determine costs of capital, total invested capital, free cash flow, corporate rate return, and economic profits are used in the valuation analysis for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital budgeting, initial public offerings/private placements, leveraged buyouts, performance-based executive compensation, agency costs, control premiums/costs of marketability, and real options. Classroom section participants receive complimentary valuation software developed by the instructor.
University of California - Extension	FIN	X419.2	Financial Statement Analysis	B	N/A	N/A	CR, E, IA	2 (S)	$715.00	$0.00	$715.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisites: XB102A Introduction to Financial Accounting; and X421.1 Accounting: Intermediate I, or X421.2 Accounting: Intermediate II; or X425.7 Accounting for Financial Managers. Students should have a working knowledge of spreadsheet analysis and financial calculators.
Course Description:		Financial statements are the essential guide map for assessing a company’s economic prospects, risks, and financial well being. In fact, conducting financial analysis without a methodical evaluation of financial statements is a risky business, indeed. You can eliminate much of the guesswork in evaluating your company’s financial position and its future strategies by carefully analyzing its financial statements. In this course, you will move past the traditional financial ratio calculations to gain a solid understanding of the theory behind financial statement analysis. You will learn how to assess a firm’s credit worthiness, determine the operational nature of a firm and its business environment, and construct a reasonable forecast of the firm’s future position by mastering the analytical tools (and their practical application) in performing financial statement analysis.
University of California - Extension	FIN	X430.1	BASIC CORPORATE FINANCE	U	N/A	1	CR, IA	2 (S)	$730.00	$0.00	$730.00	NA
Course Description:		The successful operation of any organization requires a basic understanding of the principles of finance. This survey course, intended for people from diverse business backgrounds, introduces you to modern financial theories and to the strategies and tools of corporate financial decision making. It shows you how corporate finance works, the issues involved, and how to perform the basic calculations required for financial analysis. A fundamental knowledge of statistics is helpful. With a central focus on valuation, or how to determine a company's worth, the topics covered include present value concepts and capital asset pricing model, sources and forms of financing, financial structure, leverage, cost of capital, and rates of return.
University of California - Extension	FIN	X435.1	Options and Other Financial Derivatives	U	N/A	1	CR, E, IA	2 (S)	$700.00	$0.00	$700.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Basic Corporate Finance X430.1 or equivalent.
Course Description:		This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how options and other related derivatives can be analyzed and used. Case studies of real-life examples are discussed in class to demonstrate and evaluate equity, index options, and flex options. The emphasis throughout the course is on basic theory and the applications of options and other derivatives in the financial markets. Through class discussions you learn about the tools and develop the skills necessary to evaluate and apply options and derivatives for income and investment hedging purposes, as well as income and speculation purposes. No prior knowledge of options and futures markets is assumed.
University of California - Extension	FIN	X435.6	Financial Analysis and Modeling	U	N/A	0	CR, E, IA	1 (S)	$525.00	$0.00	$525.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Corporate Finance X430.1, completion of or concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Corporate Finance X444.1, and basic proficiency with computer spreadsheets. Note: The online course requires access to Microsoft Excel 2003 or later. A requirement in the Certificate Program in Finance
Course Description:		This hands-on computer course provides students with the skills needed to apply the theories, concepts, and tools covered in Basic Corporate Finance and Intermediate Corporate Finance to the development of spreadsheet models that support effective financial analysis and financial decision making. Specific attention is devoted to developing spreadsheet models for financial statement analysis and forecasting, stock and bond valuation, target capital structure estimation, and capital budgeting. This course is primarily intended for students in the UC Berkeley Extension Certificate Program in Finance, but it is also ideal for students who want to expand their ability to use computer spreadsheets in financial management applications.
University of California - Extension	FIN	X444.1	Intermediate Corporate Finance	B	N/A	N/A	CR, E, IA	2 (S)	$730.00	$0.00	$730.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Basic Corporate Finance X430.1. It is also recommeded that students be proficient with computer spreadsheets and basic financial mathematics and financial calculators.
Course Description:		This course, a continuation of Basic Corporate Finance intended to round out the student's comprehensive overview of corporate finance topics, examines the concepts, techniques, and tools used by financial managers in their attempts to make effective investing, financing, and working capital management decisions. Specific attention is devoted to advanced capital budgeting topics (estimating future operating cash flows and analyzing real options), financing decisions (capital structure theory and practice, long-term financing, hybrid securities and capital leases, initial public offerings, and corporate restructuring), working capital management, and multinational finance. This course is primarily intended for students in the UC Berkeley Extension Certificate Program in Finance, but is also ideal for stduents who want to expand their knowledge of the theory, methods, and tools of financial management beyond the level of Basic Corporate Finance.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Indiana University	BUS	F301	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	U	6	2	SG	3 (S)	$591.18	$65.00	$656.18	C
Footnote:		NOTE: A financial calculator is recommended. Prerequisites: A100, A201, A202, K201, L201, X100, X103, X204; Communication and Culture C121; Economics E201, E202, E370; English W131; Mathematics M118, M119.
Course Description:		Correspondence: Broad survey of finance for all business students. Provides a conceptual framework of a firm's investment, financing, and dividend decisions; includes working capital management, capital budgeting, and capital structure strategies.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Oklahoma	FIN	3303W	BUSINESS FINANCE ONLINE	U	12	2	CA, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$435.00	$383.75	$818.75	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ACCT 2113, ACCT 2123, and ECON 1113, ECON 1123 (applies to University of Oklahoma students).
Course Description:		An introductory course in financial administration of the firm. Topics include the finance function, concepts of sources and uses of funds, analysis and estimation of need for funds (short- and long-term), short-term sources, working capital management policy, long-term sources, capital structure policy and implementation, capital budgeting and the cost of capital.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Olympic College	BUS&	201	Business Law	L	TBD	TBD	CR, IA	5 (Q)	$405.00	$22.50	$427.50	NA
Course Description:		Origin and development of business law, the legal system, and enforcement of individual legal rights; law of torts, crimes and business contracts. (Formerly BS-EC 260).

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Sam Houston State University	FIN	334	Financial Institutions and Markets	U	11	1	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$240.00	$0.00	$240.00	X
Footnote:		Online Only
Course Description:		This course will explore the structure of the financial system with emphasis on the role, operations, and regulations of financial institutions and markets, including international. The nature, participants, instruments, and relationships of the money and capital markets will be examined. Only students who have successfully completed sixty or more credit hours are permitted to take 300-400 level business courses by correspondence. Be sure to receive confirmation of your course enrollment from the Correspondence Course Division office before submitting the first lesson.
Sam Houston State University	FIN	367	Corporate Finance	U	10	1	E	3 (S)	$240.00	$0.00	$240.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ACC 232 and MTH 199, MTH 142, or MTH 170
Course Description:		A study is made of financial principles as applied to management of funds, capital budgeting, sources of funds, techniques of financial analysis, cost of capital, financial leverage, capital structure, forecasting financial needs, management of working capital, financial policies, analysis and regulation of security issues, and international finance. Only students who have successfully completed sixty or more semester credit hours are permitted to take 300-400 level business courses by correspondence.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Eastern Oregon University	BA	313	Principles of Finance	B	4	4	CR, E, IA	5 (Q)	$710.00	$30.00	$740.00	C
Footnote:		Preq - BA 213, Econ 201, college level statistics course. Book costs and number of assignments and exams may vary.
Course Description:		This is an introductory course focusing on the allocation of resources for investments in short-and long-term assets, decisions with respect to debt and equity financing, dividend policy decisions, and securities decisions.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Pennsylvania State University	FIN	100	INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE	L	15	2	E, SG	3 (S)	$555.00	$80.00	$635.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Third semester standing.
Course Description:		The nature, scope, and interdependence of the institutional and individual participants in the financial system.
Postsecondary Credit by Examination
Pennsylvania State University	FIN	001	CORPORATION FINANCE	U	14	2	E	3 (S)	$1110.00	$0.00	$1110.00	X
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ACCTG 211, ECON 004, QBA (or MSIS) 201 or STAT 200, MGMT 001, CMPSC 203 OR MIS 103. Optional textbook available from PSU Bookstore.
Course Description:		Not Available

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Adams State College	BUS	363	Managerial Finance	U	N/A	N/A	E, SG	3 (S)	$375.00	$0.00	$375.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Introduction to Accounting I; Principles of Economics I & II; Business Statistics (recommended)
Course Description:		Illustrates the ways finance and financial management are utilized in successfully managing a modern business enterprise. Considerable emphasis placed on financial planning and forecasting, management of short and long term assets, and the firm's capital structure and cost of capital. The student must submit 3 proctored exams. Prerequisites: Intro to Accounting I & II, Principles of Economics I & II. Business Statistics recommended.
Adams State College	BUS	363	Managerial Finance (online)	U	N/A	N/A	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$435.00	$55.00	$490.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Introduction to Accounting I & II; Principles of Economics I & II; Business Statistics (recommended)
Course Description:		Illustrates the ways finance and financial management are utilized in successfully managing a modern business enterprise. Considerable emphasis placed on financial planning and forecasting, management of short and long term assets, and the firm's capital structure and cost of capital. The student must submit 3 proctored exams. Prerequisites: Intro to Accounting I & II, Principles of Economics I & II. Business Statistics recommended.
Adams State College	BUS	416	Business Financial Problems	U	N/A	N/A	E, SG	3 (S)	$375.00	$0.00	$375.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Managerial Finance
Course Description:		General examination of financial problems faced by business firms with the purpose of developing integrated theories of financial policy at the firm level. Case studies used extensively. Prerequisite: Managerial Finance.
Adams State College	BUS	416	Business Financial Problems (online)	U	N/A	N/A	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$435.00	$55.00	$490.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: Managerial Finance
Course Description:		General examination of financial problems faced by business firms with the purpose of developing integrated theories of financial policy at the firm level. Case studies used extensively. Prerequisite: Managerial Finance.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Amridge University	BS	2412	Financial Management	L	15	0	CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$750.00	$0.00	$750.00	X
Footnote:		First two courses each semester are $187.50 per semester hour. Third course each semester is FREE reducing tuition to the equivalent of $125 per s/hr. Spouse-25% OFF reg. tuition (now=$206.50 s/hr) Online courses available 24/7. Admission application fee and General Competency Test (GCT) fee waived (savings of $125). Comprehensive Fee waived - Saves $400 each semester. Fewer courses required to finish a degree since they are 4 s/hrs each. Max credit for military experience; No residency required.
Course Description:		This course teaches the concepts and skills of financial planning within a business. The student will be learning how to use financial statements and how to plan appropriate action. The student will prepare budgets, analyze investment options, and determine the best means of financial business endeavors. The student will also discover ways of assessing both the return and the risk involved in business finance decisions. A research paper is required.
Amridge University	BS	2430	Principles of Finance	L	15	0	CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$750.00	$0.00	$750.00	X
Footnote:		First two courses each semester are $187.50 per semester hour. Third course each semester is FREE reducing tuition to the equivalent of $125 per s/hr. Spouse-25% OFF reg. tuition (now=$206.50 s/hr) Online courses available 24/7. Admission application fee and General Competency Test (GCT) fee waived (savings of $125). Comprehensive Fee waived - Saves $400 each semester. Fewer courses required to finish a degree since they are 4 s/hrs each. Max credit for military experience; No residency required.
Course Description:		Study of the finance function of the firm. Topics include financial statement analysis, ratios, cash budgeting, cost of capital and capital budgeting, debt and equity, capital structures, types and evaluation of securities, and overview of securities markets. Also addresses the effects of multinational operations, multiple currencies, international tax laws, money and capital markets, and political risk environments.
Amridge University	OM	4413	Financial Environment of Organizations	U	15	0	CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$750.00	$0.00	$750.00	X
Footnote:		First two courses each semester are $187.50 per semester hour. Third course each semester is FREE reducing tuition to the equivalent of $125 per s/hr. Spouse-25% OFF reg. tuition (now=$206.50 s/hr) Online courses available 24/7. Admission application fee and General Competency Test (GCT) fee waived (savings of $125). Comprehensive Fee waived - Saves $400 each semester. Fewer courses required to finish a degree since they are 4 s/hrs each. Max credit for military experience; No residency required.
Course Description:		Presents basic accounting and financial concepts and topics critical to every management situation. Focuses on the managerial understanding of accounting and finance as reflected in their relationship to each other, in financial statements and in how data in financial statements are used to evaluate, plan and control an organization. Be able to communicate more effectively with accountants and financial specialists.
Graduate Courses
Amridge University	LD	6320	Managerial Finance	G	15	0	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$675.00	$0.00	$675.00	X
Footnote:		Tuition $225 s/hr. Spouse-50% OFF reg. tuition (now=$267.50 s/hr) App fee of $75 waived. Comp fees waived saving $600 PER semester. GRE/MAT required-no minimum score.
Course Description:		An introduction to business finance (corporate financial management and investments); it prepares both majors and non-majors for upper-level course work. Students gain tools and frameworks to analyze financial decisions based on principles of modern financial theory.
Amridge University	LD	6520	Managerial Finance	G	15	0	CR, E, IA	5 (S)	$1125.00	$0.00	$1125.00	X
Footnote:		Tuition $225 s/hr. Spouse-50% OFF reg. tuition (now=$267.50 s/hr) App fee of $75 waived. Comp fees waived saving $600 PER semester. GRE/MAT required-no minimum score.
Course Description:		An introduction to business finance (corporate financial management and investments); it prepares both majors and non-majors for upper-level course work. Students gain tools and frameworks to analyze financial decisions based on principles of modern financial theory. A major paper or project is required.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
SUNY Empire State College	BME	213514	Corporate Finance	U	8-10	n/a	CD, CR, E, IA	4 (S)	$828.00	$40.00	$868.00	X
Footnote:		All courses are 15 weeks long with an average of 8-10 lessons. The type of media support varies. See course description.
Course Description:		Understand and apply the theories of managerial finance. Focus on the dynamic economic environment in which corporate financial decisions are made, the role of the financial manager within the firm and the empirical aspects of corporate finance. Topics include the financial environment; techniques of financial analysis and planning; management of working capital; fixed assets and capital budgeting; cost of capital; dividend policies; and sources of long-term financing. Note: This course includes special online lessons that may include audio or video. Your computer must meet the minimum computer/technical requirements set by the SUNY Learning Network. In addition, you will need a CD-ROM drive and should have a sound card. You will receive a CD-ROM with your course materials that will help you download the browser "plugins" to use these lessons. If you have questions or concerns about these technical requirements, please e-mail onlinehelp@esc.edu or call 800 847-3000 ext. 420. Students need EXCEL or equivalent spreadsheet software. The Wall Street Journal is required reading for this course. Student discount subscription can be obtained by calling 1 800 568-7625. Prerequisites: Introduction to Accounting, Economics/Macro or Economics/Micro, Algebra and/or Statistics or their equivalents.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Liberty University	BUSI	320	BUSI 320 - Corporate Finance	U	8	2	CA, CC, CD, CR, DS, E, IA, S	3 (S)	$750.00	$0.00	$750.00	C
Footnote:		ACCT 212, Foundational Math, MATH 201, and Junior standing.
Course Description:		A study of the financial forms of business organization, with special attention to the corporation and its advantages and disadvantages; capital stocks and bonds; budgeting; dividend policy; failure and reorganization; financial accounting; and cash flows.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Minnesota	ABUS	4091	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE	U	14	0	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$1130.10	$282.00	$1412.10	X
Footnote:		This is a semester length online course, scheduled for Summer 2011.
Course Description:		Foundation knowledge to understand financial principles and apply them to investment, organizational, and operational decisions in a professional practice. Case studies using Excel to model common scenarios in practice.
University of Minnesota	FINA	3001	FINANCE FUNDAMENTALS	U	0	1	CR, E, IA, SG	3 (S)	$1130.10	$282.00	$1412.10	X
Footnote:		This is a 9-month online course, with year round registration.
Course Description:		Comprehensive introduction to financial management principles. Survey of money/capital markets, risk/return/valuation triad, capital budgeting basics. Capital structure, financial leverage. Cost of capital, financial performance measures, dividend policy, working capital management, basics of international financial management/derivatives.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	MGMT	332	CORPORATE FINANCE I	U	12	2	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$825.00	$9.00	$834.00	NA
Course Description:		Students will learn about the finance function as used by management, including financial analysis and control; financial planning; short, intermediate, and long-term financing; and the theory of cost of capital and leverage in planning financial strategies. Aviation-related businesses are emphasized.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Upper Iowa University	BA	341	Corporate Financial Management	U	N/A	N/A	E	3 (S)	$849.00	$0.00	$849.00	C
Footnote:		Prerequisite: BA 202. Successful completion of BA 211 and BA 212 recommended. UIU uses MBS Direct as our textbook provider. Find current textbook prices at: www.mbsdirect.net and select Upper Iowa University and location Independent Study Program. The number of lessons and proctored exams varies by course and is subject to change with course updates. A 10% tuition discount is available to all DoD cardholders.
Course Description:		An exploration of the instruments, policies and institutions involved in financing the business firm; the administration of these funds; and the distribution of profits.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Ohio University	BMT	210	MANAGING FINANCE IN BUSINESS	L	10	0	SG	4 (Q)	$564.00	$20.00	$584.00	C
Footnote:		Prereq: ATCH 103 or ACCT 102. The Texas Instruments BA-35 calculator or equivalent is required for this course. Deduct $45 if student owns a calculator similar to Texas Instruments BA-35 calculator.
Course Description:		Introduction to basic concepts, principles, and analytical techniques of financing. Emphasis on planning and managing assets.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Graduate Courses
California University of Pennsylvania	SPT	750	Sport Finance	G	12	0	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$1161.00	$0.00	$1161.00	NA
Course Description:		This course is an in-depth study of financial analysis processes utilized in decision making by sport managers. The focus of the course is on basic principles of micro economics, business structures in sport organizations, basic tools of financial management, e-commerce, sources of revenue, and stadium finance.

03.02.01 BUSINESS FINANCE

Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Excelsior College	BUS	320	ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCING	U	N/A	0	IA	3.0 (S)	$750.00	$0.00	$750.00	NA
Course Description:		This course takes a real world, experience-driven look at the role of financing startup or growing entrepreneurial ventures. Although various methods of debt financing will be covered the major emphasis in the course will placed on the process of raising initial and ongoing equity capital from individual (angel) investors, institutional venture capitalists, and public markets. This ever-changing world does not provide a steady, linear financing environment. It shifts constantly based on world wide economic conditions, tax laws, currency valuations, and a variety of other conditions. The students will study and analyze entrepreneurial financing strategies, techniques, and management. They will examine how start-ups raise the initial capital for their ventures, the role of the business plan prospectus in this process, and the timing of future financing rounds as the company goes through its economic life cycle. The course will utilize a combination of textual material, scenarios on the experiences of existing entrepreneurial ventures, a variety of financing oriented cases, and two online chat sessions each week. It is expected that individual students will add their own experiences to those of the instructor to optimize the learning experience of the entire class. The overall objective of the course is to increase the students ability to function effectively in an entrepreneurial business environment, either as an owner, manager, employee or investor.
Excelsior College	BUS	350	PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE	U	N/A	0	IA	3.0 (S)	$750.00	$0.00	$750.00	P
Footnote:		Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that Business students complete the Core requirements in mathematics and statistics before taking BUS 350.
Course Description:		This course is an introduction to the discipline of finance. General principles of finance, as well as concepts related specifically to corporate finance are examined. Topic areas covered include financial objectives of the firm, the time value of money, risk and return, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, financial forecasting and ratio analysis, working capital management, and EVA and MVA concepts. Current and future trends in corporate finance are also studied. Note: This course does not apply to advanced-level requirement in the Business degree programs. It satisfies the Financial Management Core requirement in all B.S. Business degree programs. In the Associate in Science in Business degree program, BUS 350 will apply as a business elective. For students in the Liberal Arts degree programs, BUS 350 applies as an upper-level free elective. In the Nursing and Technology degree programs, BUS 350 will apply as a free elective.
Graduate Courses
Excelsior College	BUS	505	Finance	G	15	0	IA	3.0 (S)	$1365.00	$0.00	$1365.00	NA
Course Description:		Prerequisite In order to comprehend the course materials, the students need to have the following knowledge: Basic mathematics and algebra, basic accounting and business fundamentals. Focus on balancing finance, marketing, and operating decisions for doing business in a multi-currency environment. There will be a review of the basic role of finance in a corporation and how management decisions are made from the finance perspective.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Nebraska - Lincoln	FINA	361	FINANCE	U	4	4	CA, SG	3 (S)	$636.00	$75.00	$711.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ECON 210 or 211, ACCT 201. 2.5 cumulative grade point average required.
Course Description:		Scope and content of the finance specialization; survey of the major theoretical issues; study of the financial instruments; analysis of the capital management problems; and development of criteria for financial decision making.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Brigham Young University	BUS M	200	PERSONAL FINANCE	L	15	1	CA	3 (S)	$459.00	$0.00	$459.00	X
Footnote:		To complete the course students will be required to visit various types of financial institutions.
Course Description:		Practical course in money management and utilizing savings.
Brigham Young University	BUS M	201	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	B	19	1	CA	3 (S)	$459.00	$0.00	$459.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ACC 200 (Principles of Accounting) or equivalent.
Course Description:		For nonmanagement majors and management minors; emphasizes financial statement analysis, financial planning, sources of financing, working capital management, risk and return, and valuation.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Thomas Edison State College	FIN	301-FT	Principles of Finance	U	N/A	1	CR, DI, DS	3 (S)	$717.00	$0.00	$717.00	P
Footnote:		It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ACC-101 Principles of Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.
Course Description:		Provides an introduction to financial management and the business environment in which financial decision makers function. Emphasizes analytical tools and their use in solving financial problems.
Thomas Edison State College	FIN	301-OL	Principles of Finance	U	N/A	1	CR, DI, IA	3 (S)	$717.00	$0.00	$717.00	P
Footnote:		It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ACC-101 Principles of Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.
Course Description:		Provides an introduction to financial management and the business environment in which financial decision makers function. Emphasizes analytical tools and their use in solving financial problems.
Thomas Edison State College	FIN	301-TE	Principles of Finance	U	N/A	1		3 (S)	$531.00	$0.00	$531.00	P
Footnote:		It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ACC-101 Principles of Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.
Course Description:		Provides an introduction to financial management and the business environment in which financial decision makers function. Emphasizes analytical tools and their use in solving financial problems.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Mountain State University	Finance	FIN 201	Principles of Finance	L	8	4	CR	3 (S)	$250.00	$0.00	$250.00	NA
Course Description:		Introduction to the theory of corporate finance; overview of financial decision making. Covers the fundamentals of financial institutions, money markets, and capital markets. This course description is subject to change including course learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Mountain State University	Finance	FIN 310	Finance	U	8	4	CR	3 (S)	$250.00	$0.00	$250.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ACCT 212.
Course Description:		Focuses on corporate finance, including such basic financial concepts as financial analysis, the time value of money, risk and rates of return, asset valuation, estimating cash flow, and working capital management. This course description is subject to change including course learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Mountain State University	Finance	FIN 316	Financial Statement Analysis	U	9	4	CR	3 (S)	$250.00	$0.00	$250.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: ACCT 212.
Course Description:		Use of cash flow, breakeven, vertical and horizontal analyses, pro forma statements, financial ratios, and other analytical tools to identify strengths and weaknesses affecting companies’ credit worthiness or investment potential. Includes case studies. This course description is subject to change including course learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Mountain State University	Finance	FIN 320	Advanced Finance	U	8	4	CR	3 (S)	$250.00	$0.00	$250.00	P
Footnote:		Prerequisite: FIN 310.
Course Description:		Further study of finance, including such areas as capital budgeting, leverage, dividend policy, long-term leasing decisions, convertibles, and derivatives. This course description is subject to change including course learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Kansas State University	DEN	307	Financial Resources and Procurement	U	0	0	CR, E, IA	1 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		This course covers the topics of capital resource requirements, measuring return on investment, establishing a budget, contract management, documentation of contracts, budgeting techniques, funding sources, and inventory control software.
Kansas State University	DEN	307	Financial Resources and Procurement	U	0	0	CR, E, IA	1 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		This course covers the topics of capital resource requirements, measuring return on investment, establishing a budget, contract management, documentation of contracts, budgeting techniques, funding sources, and inventory control software.
Kansas State University	FINAN	450	Principles of Finance	U	0	0	CR, E, IA	3 (S)	$900.00	$0.00	$900.00	NA
Course Description:		Study of the basic principles of finance, including discounted cash flow analysis, risk-return tradeoff, asset pricing models, and financial and real asset valuation. Applications of these concepts to the firm's investment and financing decisions and performance analysis will be discussed. This class section is only available to distance education students within the Bachelor's Degree Completion Program (BDCP) Student Groups designation. This class section is not open to on-campus students. On-campus students must have this exception approved and receive permission from the instructor in order to enroll. DCE tuition and fees apply to this course. See www.dce.k-state.edu/courses/ for individual course costs. Final Exam Dates: December 13 through December 17, 2010.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
New Mexico State University	B A	500	FIN AND MACROECON	G	N/A	N/A	IA	3 (S)	$726.00	$108.50	$834.50	O
Footnote:		In-state tuition is available to Active Military and dependents with an Active Duty Military Waiver and to veterans according to Veterans’ In-State Tuition Act
Course Description:		Application and integration of financial theory, concepts and practice. Macroeconomic theory and public policy, national income concepts, unemployment, inflation, economic growth and international payment problems.
New Mexico State University	B A	590	PROF PAPER/PRESENTATION	G	N/A	N/A	IA	3 (S)	$726.00	$108.50	$834.50	O
Footnote:		In-state tuition is available to Active Military and dependents with an Active Duty Military Waiver and to veterans according to Veterans’ In-State Tuition Act
Course Description:		Paper written in close coordination with sponsoring professor and presented near the end of the student's final semester in the M.B.A. program. The paper will consist of a professional business report, a case study of a business or organization or a research report. Prerequisite: M.B.A. student in his or her final semester. Restricted to majors.
New Mexico State University	FIN	322	PRINS OF INSURANCE	U	N/A	N/A	IA	3 (S)	$675.00	$108.50	$783.50	O
Footnote:		In-state tuition is available to Active Military and dependents with an Active Duty Military Waiver and to veterans according to Veterans’ In-State Tuition Act
Course Description:		Theory and practice of insurance and its economics and social significance; review of the major lines of insurance including life, health, and property liability insurance.
New Mexico State University	FIN	341	FIN ANALYSIS & MKTS	U	N/A	N/A	IA	3 (S)	$675.00	$108.50	$783.50	O
Footnote:		In-state tuition is available to Active Military and dependents with an Active Duty Military Waiver and to veterans according to Veterans’ In-State Tuition Act
Course Description:		Financial analysis for business financing and investing decisions. Prerequisites ACCT 252, ECON 251, ECON 252, MATH 121G or 230, EST 251 or EST 311 or STAT 251G.
New Mexico State University	FIN	406	THRY-FINANCIAL DCSNS	U	N/A	N/A	IA	3 (S)	$675.00	$108.50	$783.50	O
Footnote:		In-state tuition is available to Active Military and dependents with an Active Duty Military Waiver and to veterans according to Veterans’ In-State Tuition Act
Course Description:		Contemporary financial theory. Firm valuation, investments and financing decisions, risk analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 341 or consent of instructor.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Missouri	FINANC	2000	SURVEY OF BUSINESS FINANCE	L	12	4	CA, CR, IA	3 (S)	$736.80	$168.10	$904.90	X
Footnote:		Online course. Students admitted to a College of Business upper-level degree program cannot enroll. NOTE: You must purchase a Texas Instruments BA II Plus financial calculator. You will not be able to successfully pass this course without this exact calculator. PREVIEW THIS COURSE — http://cdis.missouri.edu/survey-business-finance
Course Description:		This course provides an overview of the global financial system, financial markets, financial institutions and principles of financial management.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Other Courses
Utah State University	FIN	3400	CORPORATE FINANCE (QI)	L	N/A	N/A		3 (S)	$681.00	$0.00	$681.00	NA
Course Description:		How corporations raise and manage capital. Study of modern financial principles, methods, policies, and institutions. Corporate organization, creation, and reorganization. Prerequisites: MATH 1050; ACCT 2010; choose one statistics course from: STAT 1040, 2300, 3000, or PSY 2800; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
Hocking College	ACC	100	Accounting I SS	L	9	0	CA, CR, DI, E, IA	3 (Q)	$316.50	$150.00	$466.50	X
Footnote:		This is a course with a SkillSoft delivery option.
Course Description:		Introduction to the double-entry system of bookkeeping and the basic accounting cycle.

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Institution	Course Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Level of Instruct	Lessons	Supervised Exams	Media Support Code	Credit Hours	Tuition	Special Fees	Total Cost	Foot Note Code
Postsecondary Courses
University of Northwestern Ohio	AC	440	Financial Statement Analysis	U	10	4	CR, E, IA	5 (Q)	$825.00	$0.00	$825.00	NA
Course Description:		Students are introduced to steps involved to effectively and completely analyze financial statements. These steps will involve industry economics, business strategy, generally accepted accounting principles and quality of accounting information, assessment of profitability and risk, forecasts of future profitability and risk and valuation of firms.
University of Northwestern Ohio	AC	452	CPA Review - Financial Accounting & Reporting	U	10	4	E, IA	165 (Q)	$495.00	$0.00	$495.00	NA
Course Description:		The CPA review study centers on the section of the CPA exam that focuses on the financial accounting and reporting elements. It includes the study of financial statement concepts and standards, cash and investments, receivables, inventories, intangible and other assets, employeebenefits, long-term liabilities, leases, governmental fund acciunting and reporting, and not-for profit accounting and reporting.
University of Northwestern Ohio	FI	210	Principles of Finance	L	10	4	CR, E, IA	5 (Q)	$825.00	$0.00	$825.00	NA
Course Description:		Students are introduced to financial theories, institutions, investments and management. The course will provide an overview in the field of finance for associate degree students and provide the foundation for students taking the upper level courses in finance.
University of Northwestern Ohio	FI	310	Personal Finance	U	10	4	CR, E, IA	3 (Q)	$495.00	$0.00	$495.00	NA
Course Description:		An overview of personal and family financial planning with an emphasis on financial record keeping, consumer spending decisions, tax planning, consumer credit, insurance protection, selecting investments and retirement and estate planning.
University of Northwestern Ohio	FI	400	Corporate Finance	U	10	4	CR, E, IA	4 (Q)	$660.00	$0.00	$660.00	NA
Course Description:		This course surveys current finance theory and practice including such topics as financial statement analysis, cash budgeting, working capital management and capital budgeting.
University of Northwestern Ohio	FI	410	Investments	U	10	4	CR, E, IA	3 (Q)	$495.00	$0.00	$495.00	NA
Course Description:		This is a course for the student interested in learning the fundamentals of investments. Topics include investment philosophy, the time value of money, the language of investing, stocks and bonds, mutual funds, and basic portfolio management.

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