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 through UM Dept. of Continuing Education.  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., junior standing in Business. 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., junior major or minor in Business. The methodology and practice of business financial decisions.

BFIN 391 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. 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. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

BFIN 394 - Undergraduate Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

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

Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322, and consent of department chair. 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. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 or consent of instr. Principles, practices and methodology in investment analysis and portfolio management. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

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

Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BFIN 322 with a C or better, or consent of instr. 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 spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BFIN 420 or consent of instructor. 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 425 - Principles of Financial Analysis. 3 Credits.

Offered summer. Prereq. admission into certificate of Business and C or better in ACTG 409. Introduction to financial management and the application of these principles to business decisions for non-business majors. Topics include financial analysis, time value of money, theories of risk and return, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and working capital management. Level: Undergraduate

BFIN 435 - Corporate Finance. 3 Credits.

Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 or consent of instr. 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 spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322, or consent of instr. 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., junior standing in Business, BFIN 322 and ECNS 202S, or consent of instr. Students are strongly encouraged to complete BGEN 360 prior to BFIN 473. 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. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. 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. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Level: Undergraduate

BFIN 494 - Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BFIN 498 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.

Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. 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 522 - Principles of Financial Analysis. 3 Credits.

Online course. Offered summer. Prereq., admission to M.B.A. or M-Acct. program or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director; grade of B or better in ACTG 509. Introduction to financial management and the application of these principles to business decisions. Topics include financial analysis, time value of money, theories of risk and return, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and working capital management. Level: Graduate

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. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or admission to the 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