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FINANCE (B52) (Dept. Info)

Business (Policies)

Capital Markets & Financial Management

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Students will learn how the decisions of a company affect shareholder value and what decisions can increase it. To understand the perspectives of shareholders, we will study basic principles of investing: time value of money, valuation of debt and equity securities, discounted cash flow as a foundation for stock prices, the impact of diversification and leverage on portfolio risk, the relationship between risk and expected return in securities markets, and capital market efficiency. We will use these principles to analyze capital investment decisions by estimating cash flows and discounting them at the appropriate cost of capital. We will also study how shareholder value is affected by a firm's financing decisions, such as the choice of using debt or equity capital. Prerequisites: ACCT 2610 and DAT 120.

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8:30A-9:50A

Sayili

May 1 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

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The final will be on Thursday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in SH 103, SH 105 and SH 109.

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10:00A-11:20A

Sayili

May 1 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

49

49

14

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The final will be on Thursday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in SH 103, SH 105 and SH 109.

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1:00P-2:20P

Clayton

May 1 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

49

49

15

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The final will be on Thursday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in SH 110, SH 112 and SH 113.

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2:30P-3:50P

Clayton

May 1 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

49

49

19

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The final will be on Thursday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in SH 110, SH 112 and SH 113.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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This course focuses on identifying ways to increase firm value through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We will survey the drivers of success and failure in M&A transactions, develop your skills in deal design, explore the deal process, and develop LBO and merger models similar to those used by investment bankers. Other topics addressed in the course are M&A regulation, the sell-side and buy-side M&A process, valuations, takeover strategies and antitakeover defenses, structuring of transactions to minimize tax consequences, the acquisition method of accounting, merger arbitrage, and auction vs negotiation sale processes. Prerequisites: FIN 340 and completion or concurrent enrollment in FIN 448.

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11:30A-12:50P

Dutta

May 5 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

49

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The final will be on Monday, May 5 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in SH 112.

Start: 3/17/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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Advanced Valuation

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This course covers advanced topics in valuation. Main topics covered will be the valuation of private firms and young businesses, and the valuation of financial services firms such as banks and insurance companies. The course applies both theory and practical valuation methods through the analysis of cases and real world examples. Prerequisite: FIN 340 and completion or concurrent enrollment in FIN 448.

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11:30A-12:50P

Dutta

Feb 27 2025 11:30AM - 12:50PM

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The final will be on Thursday, Feb 27 from 11:30 am - 12:50 pm in SH 112.

Start: 1/13/2025 End: 3/3/2025

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Private Equity Methods

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This course will provide the student with an understanding of the basic terminology, due diligence and analytical methodologies critical to evaluating Private Equity investments. The course will also cover the history of Private Equity and the different roles of Private Equity - growth capital, LBO/MBO, Roll-Up, etc. in the evolution of the firm. Private Equity funds in the context of the overall market (strategic vs. financial acquirers) will be discussed as will be the role of leveraged lending and bank financing of financial sponsors. Private Equity as an investment and its role in portfolio construction will be analyzed. Finally, the legal structure of Private Equity funds in the context of firm control and governance will be reviewed. :Prerequisite: FIN 448.

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4:30P-7:30P

Degenhart

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Date of your presentation will be posted later.

Start: 1/13/2025 End: 3/3/2025

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Private Equity Practice

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This course is the capstone for students interested in pursuing careers in private equity. Students will develop practical skills for investing in private companies. Students will partner with professionals in the St. Louis community to perform various activities, including transaction sourcing, evaluating investment opportunities and, where appropriate, negotiating, arranging financing, and closing investments. The course also heavily relies on bringing in professionals from the local community to provide real-world perspectives on private equity investing. Prerequisite: FIN 448 and FIN 400L.

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6:15P-9:15P

Degenhart

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Start: 3/17/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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Venture Capital Methods

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Students are exposed to the process of analyzing, valuing and structuring potential equity investments in privately-held, entrepreneurial, venture-stage businesses. The goal is to develop critical thinking skills in evaluating potential investments and understanding the dynamics of various risk factors predominant in such investments, including market risk, execution risk and technology risk. The classes will be a combination of individual readings, case learning, presentations and panel discussions by industry experts, and experiential learning in a team format. Classes will be case study driven and will focus on company- and fundspecific situations. Guest lecturers will be used extensively and will provide content integral to the course. The final sessions of the class will be conducted as a presentation and analysis of a potential investment. Prerequisites: FIN 340 and either FIN 441 or MGT 421.

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4:00P-5:20P

Sayili

Project

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Start: 1/13/2025 End: 3/3/2025

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1:00P-2:20P

Sayili

Project

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Start: 3/17/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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Investment Praxis

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In this course, students serve as managers of a portfolio, the Investment Praxis Fund, which is owned by the university. Students analyze investment opportunities in various industries and present recommendations to the class for possible purchases or sales of stocks, consistent with the style and objectives of the fund. Valuation tools, financial statement analysis and investment techniques are emphasized as part of a thorough analysis. The course focus is on developing and implementing investment ideas. Prerequisite: FIN 448.

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11:30A-12:50P

Cuny

No Final

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Start: 1/13/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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1:00P-2:20P

Cuny

No Final

10

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Start: 1/13/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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2:30P-3:50P

Cuny

No Final

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2

Start: 1/13/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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Real Estate Finance

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This course provides a broad introduction to real estate finance and investments. Topics include both equity and debt. We begin with an overview of real estate markets in the United States. On the equity side students will be introduced to the fundamentals of real estate financial analysis, including pro forma analysis and cash flow models, and elements of mortgage financing and taxation. Ownership structures, including individual, corporate, partnerships and REITS will also be covered. On the debt side, we examine a number of financing tools in the context of the evolution of the secondary mortgage market, both residential and commercial. Those wishing to pursue more advanced topics in real estate finance could follow this course with Fixed Income and Mortgage-Backed Securities. Prerequisite: FIN 340.

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6:15P-9:15P

Stucke

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6

Start: 1/13/2025 End: 3/3/2025

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6:15P-9:15P

Borchert, Gray

Take Home Exam

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Start: 3/17/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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The objective of Finance 441 is to introduce the theory and practice of investments from the point of view of an investment/portfolio manager. We will begin with a review of asset classes, financial history, and preferences for risk. Next, we will have a brief review of statistics and finance and we will review matrix algebra. We will then apply these tools to examine the trade-off between risk and return and to develop and implement Modern Portfolio Theory. The major topics covered will include the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Markowitz optimization, performance evaluation, market efficiency, and Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT). The last portion of the course will be devoted to fixed income securities including interest rates, bond valuation, and bond immunization. Prerequisites: FIN 340, MATH 132, and either MEC 290 or ECON 1011, DAT 120 and DAT 121.

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8:30A-9:50A

Neuhierl, Pagel

Take Home Exam

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The final will be a take-home exam, This exam period will be from April 28 to May 5 with submission deadline of 10pm CST time.

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10:00A-11:20A

Neuhierl, Pagel

Take Home Exam

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The final will be a take-home exam, This exam period will be from April 28 to May 5 with submission deadline of 10pm CST time.

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Advanced Financial Management

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Advanced study of corporate financial management. A major focus is the relationship between the internal decisions of the corporation and the valuation of the firm in the capital market. Topics: capital budgeting systems, capital structure, debt policy, cash and working capital management, short- and long-term financial planning. Prerequisites: FIN 340 and DAT 121.

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8:30A-9:50A

Tsoutsoura, Clayton

May 1 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

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Your final will be on Thursday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in BH 160, BH 230 and BH 240.

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10:00A-11:20A

Tsoutsoura, Clayton

May 1 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

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Your final will be on Thursday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in BH 160, BH 230 and BH 240.

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11:30A-12:50P

Tsoutsoura, Clayton

May 1 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

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Your final will be on Thursday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in BH 160, BH 230 and BH 240.

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Financial Technology: Methods and Practice

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This course will provide an overview of financial technology and will cover specific topics in this area. Topics covered include data-driven credit modeling, crypto currencies, digital wallets and block chains, robo advising, high-frequency trading, and crowd funding, and peer-to-peer lending. The course will also discuss regulatory aspects of FinTech. The course will cover different methods as well as practical applications. Prerequisite: FIN 340.

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1:00P-2:20P

Neuhierl, Pagel

Take Home Exam

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The final will be a take-home exam, This exam period will be from April 28 to May 5 with submission deadline of 10pm CST time.

Start: 1/13/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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Options, Futures and Derivative Securities

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Examines the theory and practical application of derivative securities such as futures, options and swaps. Central to the theory of derivative security pricing is arbitrage and payoff replication. In practice, derivative securities provide a principal route to manage and, in particular, hedge financial risk. Futures, options and swaps on different types of underlying assets are examined with emphasis on pricing and application. Prerequisite: FIN 340, Math 131 and DAT 121.

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Naranjo

May 2 2025 10:30AM - 12:30PM

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Your final will be conducted online on Friday, May 2 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

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2:30P-3:50P

Naranjo

May 2 2025 10:30AM - 12:30PM

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Your final will be conducted online on Friday, May 2 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

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Advanced Derivative Securities

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This course focuses on implementation of models for pricing and hedging derivative securities in the equity, currency, and fixed-income markets. Students will learn to write programs in a programming environment such as MATLAB to implement the Black-Scholes model, binomial models, Monte-Carlo methods and finite-difference methods. The derivatives studied will include exotic equity and currency derivatives and caps, floors and swaptions. The goals of the course are to learn more about the various instruments that are traded, the various assumptions and methods that may be chosen in modeling them, and the importance of the assumptions in determining the prices and hedges that are chosen. The course will be especially useful to students pursuing careers in sales and trading who will interact with research departments and students pursuing careers in asset management. Prerequisite: FIN 451.

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2:30P-3:50P

Cai

Apr 29 2025 6:15PM - 9:15PM

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Your mid-term exam will be on Sunday, Feb 23 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in SH 105, SH 110 and SH 113. Your final will be on Tuesday, April 29th from 6:15 - 9:15 pm in SH 106, SH 110 and SH 112.

Start: 1/13/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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4:00P-5:20P

Cai

Apr 29 2025 6:15PM - 9:15PM

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Your mid-term exam will be on Sunday, Feb 23 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in SH 105, SH 110 and SH 113. Your final will be on Tuesday, April 29th from 6:15 - 9:15 pm in SH 106, SH 110 and SH 112.

Start: 1/13/2025 End: 5/7/2025

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