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University of Montana Catalog 2025-2026

Business: Finance (BFIN)

BFIN 191 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

BFIN 192 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BFIN 205S - Personal Finance. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring at Missoula College; intermittently on Mountain Campus. Concepts, strategies and techniques in analyzing financial situations and investment opportunities from the individual's perspective.

Gen Ed Attributes: Social Sciences

BFIN 267 - Real Estate Theory and Law. 4 Credits.

Offered intermittently via UMOnline. Introduction to the theory and legal issues involved in a real estate transaction.

BFIN 292 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BFIN 298 - Internship. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

BFIN 301 - Analysis of Financial Statements. 3 Credits.

Offered intermittently. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Analysis of balance sheets, income and cash flow statements and statements of owners' equity in terms of structure, strategy and performance of the company being analyzed. Emphasis is on the use rather than preparation of financial statements.

BFIN 322 - Business Finance. 3 Credits.

Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. The methodology and practice of business financial decisions.

BFIN 391 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

BFIN 392 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BFIN 394 - Undergraduate Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Topics vary.

BFIN 410 - $50,000 Portfolio. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., BFIN 322. Students manage a diversified investment portfolio for a semester. Students analyze and discuss investment opportunities and implement their decisions. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 420 - Investments. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BFIN 322. Restricted to students with at least junior standing. Principles, practices, and methodology in investment analysis and portfolio management. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 421 - Real Estate Investment & Analysis. 3 Credits.

Offered intermittently. Prereq., BFIN 322. Introduction to the principles and practices of real estate. Includes the study of real estate law, financing, valuation, brokerage, and land use. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 424 - Markets, Institutions & Financial Engineering. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ECNS 202S and BFIN 420. Restricted to students with senior standing. Topics covered include operations and analysis of the national and international money and capital markets as they affect financial institutions and usage of derivatives to hedge risks. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 435 - Corporate Finance. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., BFIN 322. Topics expand on BFIN 322 and include time value of money, risk, business valuation techniques, capital structure, raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and distribution policies. Course uses Excel and cases to emphasize analysis and decision making. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 450 - Banking. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., BFIN 322. The financial management of banking institutions including financial analysis, interest rate risk management, liquidity management, investment and loan portfolio management. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 473 - Multinational Financial Mgmt. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, ECNS 202S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, BFIN 322, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Students are also strongly encouraged to have completed BGEN 360 prior to this course. Topics include financial skills required of corporate executives in international business, exchange rate risk analysis, analysis of global financial systems and assessment of real international investments. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 491 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 492 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Undergraduate

BFIN 494 - Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Topics vary. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 495 - Practicum. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Requires consent of instructor. Organized field experience. Level: Undergraduate

BFIN 498 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.

Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Students are placed with private or governmental organizations to receive on-the-job training. Written reports are required. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation. Level: Undergraduate

BFIN 651 - Cornerstone of Graduate Finance. 1 Credit.

Offered fall. Course is designed to prepare M-Acct. and MBA students who desire an improved foundation in corporate finance. Level: Graduate

BFIN 681 - Financial Management. 2 Credits.

Offered autumn. Restricted to students in the M.B.A. M-Acct. programs. Advanced theory and analysis in corporate financial management. Level: Graduate

BFIN 694 - Seminar. 1-15 Credits.

(R-15) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Selected topics in finance. Level: Graduate