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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
BA 372 Principles of Finance (1)
An introductory course in the principles of financial analysis directed
at developing the tools necessary for sound financial decision making.
Major topics include an overview of the financial environment, valuation,
financial forecasting, and capital budgeting. Lab required. Prerequisites: AC
222, EC 202, MA 231, and completion of at least 12 regular term units. Fall,
Spring.
BA 400 International Strategic Issues (1)
A study of the international business organization as a device for
mobilizing people and resources to accomplish organizational objectives.
Major topics include strategy formulation and implementation in a global
environment with particular attention to organizational leadership, role of
culture, and ethical and socially responsible decision making. A Leadership
Studies designated course. Prerequisites: BA 320, BA 350, and BA 372. Fall.
BA 414 Investments (1)
A study of various financial instruments and investment theories. The
primary objective of this course is to develop analytical tools for making
investment decisions and to learn practical applications of investment
theory. These tools facilitate portfolio selection and the relationship
between risk and return. The application of these tools leads to an
understanding of stocks, bonds, options, and mutual funds. Prerequisite:
BA 372. Every other year.
BA 415 Portfolio Management I (½)
A study of theories of portfolio management and investing strategies.
Students begin with an asset allocation decision, and then create an
investment policy. They will choose investments and manage a financial
portfolio. Students will be able to transfer their knowledge directly from
theory to application. Students are expected to enroll in BA 416 in the
spring. Instructor consent required.
BA 416 Portfolio Management II (½)
A study of theories of portfolio management and investing strategies.
Students begin with an asset allocation decision, and then create an
investment policy. They will choose investments and manage a financial
portfolio. Students will be able to transfer their knowledge directly from
theory to application. Prerequisite: BA 415.
BA 445 Leadership and Decision Making (1)
An advanced course that provides an understanding of various theories
and concepts pertinent to decision making. Students apply these concepts