Applied Science in Business - Finance

Online Finance Courses

BF200 - Principles of Finance I
6 Credit Hours
The course defines the theoretical and conceptual framework used by financial managers to reach decisions in a dynamic economy, including problems related to sources of capital and financial analysis. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, the time value of money, cash flow management, and risk and return.

BF201- Principles of Finance II
6 Credit Hours
This course is a continuation of the theoretical and conceptual framework provided in Principles of Finance I. Emphasis in Finance II is on using financial thought and decision making skills to understand a firm's working capital management, short-term and long-term financing policies, and special topics in the field of financial management.

BF202 - Investments, Security Analysis, and Portfolio Management
6 Credit Hours
This is an advanced course in valuation theory, fundamentals of security analysis, and portfolio construction and management. Also, it introduces quantitative applications and the underlying theory in the analysis and management of securities and portfolios.

BF203 - Risk Management and Insurance
6 Credit Hours
This course introduces the study of methods used by organizations and individuals to manage activities whose outcomes cannot be forecasted exactly (i.e., measures taken to reduce the risk of damage to physical assets, exposure to legal liability, or injury to employees or customers). In organizations, the purpose of risk management is to enable the organization to progress toward its goals and objectives on a direct, efficient and effective path. As such, risk management is a central management function, devoted to the management of uncertainty and its effect on the organization's progress toward its mission.

BF204 - Financial Statement Analysis
6 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to advance your understanding of how to use financial information to value and analyze companies. You will apply your economics, accounting and finance skills to problems from today's business news. You will learn what is contained in financial reports, why firms report certain information and how to be a sophisticated user of this information.

BF205 - Money and Banking
6 Credit Hours
This course discusses the nature and functions of money, as well as the role of depository institutions and central banks in affecting the supply of money and credit. Also, the course reflects on the changing financial environment and the influence of monetary policy on interest rates, prices and the overall level of economic activity.

BF206 - Fundraising Principles and Practices for Nonprofit
6 Credit Hours
This course examines how fundraising fits into nonprofit management as a whole. The course enables you to identify board, staff and volunteer roles and responsibilities; assess an organization's readiness to begin the fundraising process; assess long-range fundraising strategies; and develop ways to monitor progress that will guide a nonprofit organization toward creating a sustainable fundraising effort.

BF207 - Entrepreneurial Finance
6 Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach prospective entrepreneurs the fundamentals of how to become an entrepreneur, focusing on the financial aspects. The objective of this course is to enhance your understanding of the dynamic challenges faced by entrepreneurial ventures in securing financial backing to support future growth and development.

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