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Course Descriptions

 

English Language Program (ELP)
  

  • ELP 024B - Intermediate Language Laboratory and Tutorial

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Supervised laboratory and tutorial for intermediate work on specific weaknesses in spoken English.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level I and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination. This course is part of Level II, Intermediate Intensive English, an intermediate level program providing intensive instruction and practice in reading, writing and speaking English for students whose native language is not English. Grading is mandatory Pass/Fail. No degree credit.
  

  • ELP 025 - Intermediate Composition

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Development of the student’s expository writing skills including idiomatic usage and the argumentative essay.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level I and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination. This course is part of Level II, Intermediate Intensive English, an intermediate level program providing intensive instruction and practice in reading, writing and speaking English for students whose native language is not English.
  

  • ELP 026B - American Encounters

    Semester Hours: 1
    Summer
    This course allows students to acquire better oral proficiency and listening comprehension by interacting spontaneously in English with native speakers other than their instructors, with instructors providing minimal guidance or control. Unlike the classroom, the world outside presents opportunities for students to gain experience using English to communicate and negotiate their way in a natural setting. Learning occasions will grow out of field trips to cultural attractions, walking tours of historic areas, and other activities in New York City and Long Island.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Corequisite: ELP 023B . Excursion fees additional. Grading is mandatory Pass/Fail. No degree credit.
  

  • ELP 031 - Advanced Reading Comprehension

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Development of reading skills. Topics range from the liberal arts to the sciences and careers, depending on the interests of the students and faculty.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level II and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination. This course is part of Level III, Advanced Intensive English, an intensive program providing instruction and practice in written and spoken English for students whose native language is not English.
  

  • ELP 032C - Seminar: Sentence Structure and Tutorial

    Semester Hours: 2
    Frequent practice in writing with emphasis on the paragraph. Attention is focused on both paragraph organization (topic sentence, development of specific concrete details, coherence) and basic sentence structure (word order, tenses, agreement, punctuation). Required of Level 3 students who are not prepared for ELP 035  based upon the ELP Placement Examination or with the advice of the student’s ELP 025  teacher.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level II and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination. This course is part of Level III, Advanced Intensive English, an intensive program providing instruction and practice in written and spoken English for students whose native language is not English. Grading is mandatory Pass/Fail. No degree credit. (Formerly Workshop: Sentence Structure and Tutorial.)
  

  • ELP 033C - Advanced Oral Communication

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Designed for students who need to increase their fluency and communicative ability in English. Different speaking tasks include discussing, role playing, interviewing and making speeches or short oral reports. Emphasis is given to continuing development of discussion techniques and speech functions practiced in the intermediate course in addition to speech functions such as summarizing, presenting proposals and argumentation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level II and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination. This course is part of Level III, Advanced Intensive English, an intensive program providing instruction and practice in written and spoken English for students whose native language is not English. Grading is mandatory Pass/Fail. No degree credit.
  

  • ELP 034C - English for Academic Purposes

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall
    Designed to teach the non-native student skills in following lectures in English, note-taking, summarizing, paraphrasing and test taking necessary for successful participation in the American university system. In particular, this course provides practice in refining listening comprehension skills and, in part, prepares students to take the TOEFL examination.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level II and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination. This course is part of Level III, Advanced Intensive English, an intensive program providing instruction and practice in written and spoken English for students whose native language is not English. Grading is mandatory Pass/Fail. No degree credit.
  

  • ELP 035 - Advanced Composition

    Semester Hours: 2-3
    Fall, Spring
    Designed to have non-native students achieve proficiency in essay writing on specific themes. Introduction to literary analysis using the appropriate technical vocabulary and figures of speech.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level II and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination; satisfactory completion of ELP 025  or permission of instructor. This course is part of Level III, Advanced Intensive English, an intensive program providing instruction and practice in written and spoken English for students whose native language is not English.
  

  • ELP 036 - Topics in American Culture

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Readings and discussions related to contemporary American society. Emphasis is on the writing of essays on literary texts and other expressions of American culture.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Completion of ELP Level II and/or the appropriate satisfactory score on the Hofstra ELP Placement Examination; satisfactory completion of ELP 035  or permission of instructor. This course is part of Level III, Advanced Intensive English, an intensive program providing instruction and practice in written and spoken English for students whose native language is not English.

Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
  
  

  • ENTR 116 - Family Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course is about the critical issues involved in transition planning from one owner/entrepreneur to another generation of a prospective owner/entrepreneur. These issues are examined from the perspective of all interested parties: the senior owner/entrepreneur, the intended successor, other family members, employees, and other stakeholders. Company and environmental conditions are examined. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    MGT 101  and junior class standing or above.
  

  • ENTR 120 - New Business Ventures

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Course in new business ventures building upon the concepts introduced in ENTR 115 , which deals with planning, starting, growing and managing new ventures. Students will evaluate various new ventures and the common business development issues that confront them, develop and present an individual professional-level business plan, and complete a variety of innovative projects designed to develop heightened entrepreneurial planning and management proficiency.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENTR 115 , IT 014 , ACCT 101 , junior class standing or above. Corequisite: MKT 101 . (Formerly Advanced Entrepreneurship Studies.)
  

  • ENTR 121 - Law for the Entrepreneur

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course will explore salient legal issues faced by small business owners and entrepreneurs with limited resources in starting and operating a new business. Topics covered include selecting a form of business organization, raising money and securities regulation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, contracts and leases, e-commerce, employment regulations, risk management and insurance, intellectual property, raising venture capital, buying and selling a business, public offerings, and global expansion.




    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    LEGL 020  and junior class standing or above. (Same as LEGL 121 .)
  

  • ENTR 122 - The Entrepreneurial Vision

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall

    A laboratory course for entrepreneurship students.  Students will generate ideas for a new venture and develop an actionable business model.  Students will be provided with an advisory board and limited start-up capital.  Students must successfully pitch their business model to a panel of judges.  ENTR 123  must be taken in the semester following completion of this course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENTR 115 , sophomore class standing or above.
  

  • ENTR 123 - The Entrepreneurial Practicum

    Semester Hours: 3

    Spring

    A laboratory course for entrepreneurship students.  Students will implement business plans developed in prior entrepreneurship courses.  Students are responsible for all aspects of the new venture, including marketing, human resource management, financial accounting, etc.  Students will be provided with an advisory board and limited start-up capital.  Must be taken in the semester following completion of ENTR 122.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENTR 122   sophomore class standing or above.
  
  

  • ENTR 126 - International Entrepreneurial Consulting

    Semester Hours: 3

    Spring

    The International Entrepreneurial Consulting course is a full-semester course involving classroom experience and preparation for a one week-long study abroad experience in a global economy. Students will work on consultant teams to learn about and assist local, emerging entrepreneurs in financial technology and other sectors to develop practical solutions to business programs (including marketing, production, financial, accounting, and/or human resource deliverables). Students will experience the cultural context in which these entrepreneurs live and work and become acquainted with the distinct challenges that these entrepreneurs face. Students will maintain a journal where they will critically reflect on their observations of the entrepreneurial journey for a start-up in a global economy and their personal contributions to the project.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENTR 115 , MGT 101 , Junior class standing (Formerly ENTR 157 - International Entrepreneurial Consulting).  Class is open to non-business majors upon advisement and with permission of the Department Chairperson.
  

  • ENTR 127 - Inter-Regional Entrepreneurship Assessment

    Semester Hours: 3

    Spring

    The Inter-Regional Entrepreneurship Assessment course is a full -semester course involving classroom experience and online preparation for a one week-long domestic regional tour in a dynamic entrepreneurial eco-system. Students will work on assessment teams to determine how to develop a specific type of entrepreneurial eco-system locally based on an already existing model in a different part of the U.S.A. Students will experience the cultural context in which these entrepreneurs live and work and become acquainted with the distinct challenges that these entrepreneurs face. Students will maintain a research assessment journal where they will document their field observations of the critical factors needed for successful transfer of entrepreneurial initiatives. Student assessments will culminate in written case studies that examine practical solutions for the development of the local entrepreneurship community, including business model innovations, evaluation processes for scaling, socio-economic issues, and policy needs for the focal region.
     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENTR 115 , MGT 101 , Junior class standing (Formerly ENTR 157 - Inter-Regional Entrepreneurship Assessment).  Class is open to non-business majors upon advisement and with permission of the Department Chairperson.
  

  • ENTR 129 - Social Entrepreneurship

    Semester Hours: 3

    Periodically

    This course prepares students to apply the entrepreneurial process to societal issues and problems. A combination of lectures, readings and case studies will be employed. Students will explore the unique challenges and opportunities for both not-for-profit and for-profit firms to create social value. Students will prepare a new venture plan for a social opportunity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENTR 115 , sophomore class standing or above.
  

  • ENTR 157 A-Z - Seminar: Special Topics in Entrepreneurship

    Semester Hours: 3

    Periodically

    An advanced in-depth treatment of special topics. Current topics are explored through a variety of methods, such as lectures, projects and case studies. 


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    ENTR 115  , MGT 101 , junior class standing or above, and any additional prerequisites as stated in the course schedule. As individual subjects are selected; each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Students may take up to two of these courses to fulfill their major requirements so long as each seminar has a different letter designation.Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. 
  
  

  • ENTR 170 - Small Business Consulting

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a year
    Team-based consulting project to entrepreneur business client. Combination of class sessions, instructor-team conferences, student team meetings, research, and team-client meetings. The primary course objective is a comprehensive consulting report for the client.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in major and 3.0 overall, ENTR 120 , 125 , senior class standing or permission of department chairperson. Corequisite: FIN 110 . (Formerly Entrepreneurship Consulting Project.)
  
  

  • ENTR 190 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Research for the writing of substantial essay in the field of entrepreneurship. Students will present their research to an ad hoc faculty committee upon completion of the course work. Open only to senior entrepreneurship majors  who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors and who secure, before graduation, written permission of the department chairperson.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Minimum grade point average of 3.5 in entrepreneurship and 3.4 overall. 

European Studies (EUR)
  

  • EUR 010 A-Z - (IS) Special Topics in European Culture and Politics Abroad

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This is an interdisciplinary course/study abroad experience focused on the politics, culture, geography, religion, music, art, literature, and history of a European country. An interdisciplinary approach will allow students to better understand how politics have shaped culture, history, and the arts, and in turn, how they inform politics. The course will incorporate field experiences as a way to explore political, social, and economic conditions and structures, both past and present. Field experiences may include, but are not limited to, visiting art and history museums and historical sites; attending music, dance, and theater performances; meeting government officials; exploring nature; and enjoying explorations of local and regional agriculture and cuisines. This course will fully utilize the study abroad experience, which facilitates an interdisciplinary approach and allows for a deeper understanding of the culture and politics of the European country visited.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
  

  • EUR 020 - (IS) Ireland Inside Out

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This is an interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the ideas and institutions of contemporary Ireland. Topics include the role of religion in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; colonialism and post-colonialism in the Republic; the peace process in Northern Ireland; globalization and the Celtic Tiger economy; and Irish emigration to the United States and beyond. Using historical, sociological, philosophical, and literary sources, the class explores what Ireland and Irishness mean today.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Same as IRE 020 .
  

  • EUR 047 - (IS) The Great Irish Famine

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course brings an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Great Irish Famine (1845-1852).  The course will address four questions: What were the conditions in Ireland that led to the Great Irish Famine? Was the Famine an act of nature or a failure of public and private responsibility?  How did the Famine change Ireland and the world?  What is the legacy of the Great Irish Famine?

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Same as IRE 047 . Not repeatable for credit.
  

  • EUR 090 - (BH) Sociology of Contemporary Ireland

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course applies sociological theory and methods to explore contemporary Ireland. Topics examined include the Celtic Tiger, the Irish Diaspora, ethnic minorities in Ireland, religion in Ireland, conflict and peace in Northern Ireland, and the Irish language. Fieldwork for assignments will facilitate student interaction with Irish communities while raising awareness of similarities, differences, and connections between Ireland and the United States.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Same as SOC 090  and IRE 090 . May not be repeated for credit.

Finance (FIN)
  

  • FIN 031 - Financial Skills for Life

    Semester Hours: 2
    Periodically
    Basics of personal finance. Types of savings and investments available and their relative merits. A survey of investment principles and problems from the point of view of personal finance. Analysis of real estate, insurance and estate planning. A discussion of charge accounts, installment accounts and various types of credit cards.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    No credit will be applied to the finance major or minor requirements. (Formerly Personal Financial Planning, 3 s.h.)
  

  • FIN 101 - Introduction to Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An introductory course in finance. Topics include the time value of money, risk and return, valuation of securities, the functions, organization, structure and regulation of financial institutions and markets. Overview of the globalization process, ethical, political and social, and demographic issues that apply to financial markets and institutions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Sophomore class standing or above. (Students who have completed 24 s.h. or above may seek a waiver from the department chairperson.) ECO 001 ; ACCT 101 ; BAN 001 ; MATH 040  or 045  or 050  or 061  or 061A  or 071 .
  

  • FIN 110 - Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    A study of the theoretical principles and analytical techniques used for the financial evaluation of capital budgeting, capital structure and dividend policy decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Evaluation of corporate acquisitions; financial statement analysis and overview of working capital management; and study of the international dimensions of corporate finance. Overview of the influence of the globalization process, legal and regulatory, political and social, and environmental forces on corporate finance decisions and practices. Discussion of the ethical perspectives of corporate financial decisions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Sophomore class standing or above. FIN 101 , ECO 002 , ACCT 102 . Corequisite: BAN 122 .
  

  • FIN 111 - Working Capital Management

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Analysis of the short-term sources and uses of funds with primary emphasis on the management of short-term assets and liabilities. Topics include credit and collections, the role of banks, inventory control procedures, financial analysis, cash forecasting, payables, and investing excess cash. Impact of technology, regulations and globalization on working capital management is discussed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 .
  

  • FIN 115 - International Financial Management: Chinese Perspectives

    Semester Hours: 3.0
    Principles of international financial management of firms from a Chinese perspective.  Review and application of the theories and concepts of international financial management in the context of firms operating in the Chinese economy.  Topics covered include exchange rate risk management, balance of payments and trade, and exchange rate determination.  (Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate.  See specific program requirements.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 . Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements.
  

  • FIN 116 - Special Topics in Chinese Financial Sector

    Semester Hours: 3
    An in-depth analysis of the current state of the financial sector in China.  Emphasis on the rapid development of the various financial sectors in China, including the banking industry and the securities markets (stocks, bonds and mutual funds).  Other topics covered include shadow-banking, e-finance, SME financing and payment systems.  Challenges and opportunities faced by market participants in these financial sectors are explored.  (Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate.  See specific program requirements.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 . Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements.
  

  • FIN 117 - Chinese Economy and Society

    Semester Hours: 3.0
    Examination of themes and issues in contemporary Chinese economy and society in the areas of international economics and finance.  The interaction between economic policies and social, cultural and political influences in China are examined.  Topics in international trade theory, such as comparative advantage, role of international trade organizations and exchange rate mechanisms, are explored in the context of the societal impact on decision making in China. (Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate.  See specific program requirements.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 . Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements.
  

  • FIN 118 - Seminar: Case Studies in China’s Financial System

    Semester Hours: 3.0
    An introduction to the origins, concepts, and development of China’s financial system through case studies. Selected real cases will be the subject of this semester’s study. The analysis and discussion of the cases will provide an in-depth understanding of China’s financial system. (Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate.  See specific program requirements.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 . Open only to matriculated DUFE students in the Zarb School of Business and other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements.
  

  • FIN 123 - Money and Financial Institutions

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    The role of money and financial institutions within the financial system. Determination of interest rates. Goals and operations of the Federal Reserve System, and the U.S. Treasury and their impact on the financial system. Study of the framework and the management of banking and nonbank financial intermediaries. Issues pertaining to the regulation, innovation, competition, and internationalization of financial institutions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 101 .
  

  • FIN 128 - Financing the New Venture

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Financing new enterprises through venture capital or private equity is presented from the entrepreneur’s perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the process of evaluating investment opportunities, structuring financing, developing and implementing the financial component of a business plan, and harvesting the venture’s success. The institutional and regulatory environment of entrepreneurial finance will be presented.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 .
  

  • FIN 132 - Principles of Investments

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    A study of the theories and analytical techniques used to value financial securities and assets in the markets they are traded. Valuation principles and models for securities including options and futures contracts. Theories of equilibrium asset pricing and the efficient capital markets hypothesis are discussed. Fundamental and technical analysis compared. Overview of the role of computer and information technology for investment evaluation and related securities markets. Discussion of the ethical, global, regulatory, environmental and demographic issues which impact the analysis and valuation of investments by individuals and institutional investors.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 . (Formerly Security Analysis.)
  

  • FIN 133 - Portfolio Management

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    A course in modern portfolio theory and its applications. Efficient diversification, portfolio construction and evaluation procedures. Management of equity and bond portfolios and risk hedging techniques. Portfolio practices and strategies for institutional and individual investors. Impact of globalization, ethics, regulations, social and international dimensions are incorporated into specific topics. Computer applications and hypothetical portfolio construction and performance evaluation are required in this course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 132 .
  

  • FIN 135 - Options and Futures

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Analysis of options and futures contracts traded worldwide. Topics include the organization and structure of markets in which they are traded; ethical considerations faced by market participants; effect of recent computer advances on futures and options markets; pricing futures and options; hedging applications; the role of price discovery; and speculative strategies. Although particular emphasis is on financial futures and options, commodity futures and options are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 132 .
  

  • FIN 141 - Money and Capital Markets

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An in-depth analysis of the structure of domestic and international money and capital markets and the role the government plays in these markets. The role of investment bankers, brokers, and dealers in the financial markets. The characteristics of different financial instruments traded in the money and capital markets, including their relevant risk and yields. Issues pertaining to ethics, innovation, competition, and globalization of financial markets.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 101 .
  

  • FIN 150 - Financial Institutions Management

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course will focus on the financial management and regulation of financial institutions, with a primary focus on commercial banks. Students should be able to comprehend the various forms of risks faced by intermediaries and the trade-offs required in order to balance risks and returns. The focus will be on the modern techniques of asset, liability and risk management, with an emphasis on the regulatory issues of capital adequacy, and risk-shifting as they affect the safety and soundness of the financial system. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be fluent in all major sources and kinds of risks faced by large financial institutions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Prerequisite: FIN 101 . Corequisite: FIN 110 . (Formerly Commercial Bank Administration, Policies and Practices.)
  
  
  

  • FIN 155A - Student Managed Investment Fund

    Semester Hours: 1.5
    Fall
    This is the first of a two-course sequence for the Student Managed Investment Fund (FIN 155A and 155B ).  The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) provides students in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business  with an opportunity to develop investment management skills while engaged in decision making related to the deployment of actual funds. Students actively engage in equity research and portfolio management, providing them with a unique experiential learning opportunity. In addition to writing formal reports, students present their investment recommendations to members of the SMIF Supervisory Board.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

    Permission of department chairperson, a minimum grade point average of 3.5 overall, FIN 132 .
  

  • FIN 155B - Student Managed Investment Fund

    Semester Hours: 1.5
    Spring
    This is the second of a two-course sequence for the Student Managed Investment Fund (FIN 155A  and 155B).  The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) provides students in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business  with an opportunity to develop investment management skills while engaged in decision making related to the deployment of actual funds. Students actively engage in equity research and portfolio management, providing them with a unique experiential learning opportunity. In addition to writing formal reports, students present their investment recommendations to members of the SMIF Supervisory Board.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

    Permission of department chairperson; a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall; FIN 132 , FIN 155A .
  

  • FIN 157 A-Z - Seminar: Special Topics in Finance

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An advanced in-depth treatment of special topics. Current topics are explored through a variety of methods, such as lectures, projects and case studies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110, and any additional prerequisites as stated in the course schedule. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Students may take up to two of these courses to fulfill their major requirements so long as each seminar has a different letter designation. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
  

  • FIN 160 - Corporate Financial Policy

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An in-depth study of financial theory and analysis used to evaluate and set corporate financial policy in the areas of capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend distribution, corporate restructurings, and working capital management. Discussion of the role of the various firm stakeholders in influencing financial policy. The ethical, global, social and political, regulatory, and environmental issues related to corporate financial policy are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 .
  

  • FIN 163 - Financial Modeling

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Emphasizes hands-on applications of modeling in corporate finance, investments, derivatives and risk management. Provides the student with a thorough understanding of application of quantitative models in finance. Examines different approaches to building financial models through the use of real financial data. Exposes students to various sources and uses of financial data, financial information resources, and technology as they relate to financial modeling applications. Utilizes various financial software applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 132 .
  

  • FIN 165 - Principles of International Financial Management

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Principles of financial management of firms operating in the global market. The parity relationships between interest rates, exchange rates and inflation rates are defined and emphasis placed on the techniques employed by multinational firms to borrow short and long term capital, evaluate projects on a global basis and hedge anticipated cash flows and profits against adverse exchange rate risks. The dilemma and ethical, environmental and legal issues encountered because of the divergence of goals and needs between parent and subsidiaries and between local and host governments are also examined.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 .
  

  • FIN 166 - Global Financial Markets

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring
    Study of the structure and operations of the global credit and equity markets and their use in international corporate finance and portfolio investments. Global financial markets include foreign exchange markets, international bond and stock markets, international loan markets, currency derivative markets and emerging securities markets. Innovation and evolution of financial instruments in markets worldwide and the role of private and government institutions in fostering their development. Analysis of financial instruments such as Eurodollar bonds, forward spread agreements, currency swaps and currency options and futures.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 . (Formerly International Financial Markets and Investments.)

     
  

  • FIN 170 - Fundamentals of Insurance

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a year
    Basic principles underlying the field of insurance and risk management including the financial, economic, social, ethical and political ramifications of decision making in this area. An analysis of the institutional aspects of risk management, which will enable the individual or business to lessen financial loss from fortuitous causes.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 .
  

  • FIN 174 - Business Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Actual practical experience in an approved setting open to junior and senior finance majors. Students work a minimum of 40 hours for 1 credit or a minimum of 80 hours for 2 credits or a minimum of 120 hours for 3 credits in a structured finance program offered by a for-profit or not-for profit organization.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Permission of department chairperson, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in finance courses and 2.5 overall, FIN 101 , junior class standing or above.  NOTE: Students may take this course for 1, 2, or 3 s.h., and may take the course more than once, with a maximum of 3 s.h. earned.  Credits earned count toward general degree requirements but do not satisfy finance major requirements.
  
  

  • FIN 185 - Internship in Finance

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    A work-study program open to senior finance majors. Students work a minimum of 120 hours in a structured finance training program offered by a for-profit or not-for-profit organization.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Permission of department chairperson, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in finance courses and 3.0 overall, FIN 110 . Corequisite: related course in the area of the internship. (Students who do not meet these requirements, see FIN 174 .)
  

  • FIN 190 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Research for the writing of a substantial essay in the field of finance. Students will present their research to an ad hoc faculty committee upon completion of the course work. Open only to senior finance majors  who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors and who secure, before registration, written permission of the department chairperson.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FIN 110 , six additional credit hours in finance , and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in finance and 3.4 overall.

Fine Arts (FA)
  
  

  • FA 010 - (CP) Introduction to Design

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Studio projects focused on the principles of two-dimensional design in the digital era, including exploration of composition, movement, texture, space, pattern, line and scale.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    A familiarity with one or more of the following programs is desirable : Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign; students who do not meet these requirements should take FA 027  or discuss it with the instructor. Lab fee additional. (Formerly (CP) Two-Dimensional Design I: Black and White.)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • FA 014F - (CP) First-Year Seminar

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Fall
    This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

    The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • FA 014S - (CP) First-Year Seminar

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Spring

    This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

    The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  
  
  

  • FA 017 - Advanced Drawing and Studio Concepts

    Semester Hours: 3

    Spring
    Experimental and conceptual approaches to drawing, including the figure. The course integrates studio skills with theory. Selected readings may be required, along with field trips to galleries and museums in New York city. The development of individual theme-based portfolios constitutes a major part of the course.


     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FA 014 ,  015  or 016  (Formerly Drawing IV: The Figure.)

     
  
  

  • FA 030 - Illustration

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    A basic course introducing various software programs and techniques for illustration, with emphasis on the conceptual and the understanding of and experimentation with different illustration styles. Exploring digital image making and drawing techniques on the computer are stressed in order for the student to visualize their concepts and successfully execute them in digital format.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FA 027  or instructor’s permission. Lab fee additional.
  
  
  
  

  • FA 047 - Techniques of Watercolor

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    A studio course designed for beginning and intermediate students in the use of the transparent water color medium. Materials and techniques of Western and Oriental water color are explored with emphasis on their inherent, unique qualities. This course is project oriented, focusing on the study of landscapes and still life subject matter.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FA 045 .
  
  

  • FA 051 - Graphic Design Studio

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    Posters, billboards, ads, book jackets, and postage stamps all make use of strong, meaningful, and well- designed images to attract attention, convey information, and evoke a response. Researching, planning, and refining design solutions to create beautiful and effective portfolio-quality work are the focus of this course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional. (Formerly Communication Design I.)
  

  • FA 051A - Graphic Design Studio: Typography

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This course takes a broad approach to learning typography, which includes understanding the elements of letter forms, choosing font styles, setting text, and working with the grid. Course will include experimental and functional typography from large scale to the small screen.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FA 051  or permission of the instructor. Lab fee additional. (Formerly Communication Design II.)
  
  

  • FA 052A - Industrial Design 2

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    A continuation of 52, for those wishing to major in industrial design. Along with working on model making, presentation and design skills, 3D computer modeling using Form-Z will be introduced.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional. (Formerly Fundamentals of Applied Design: Three Dimensional; Industrial Design 2; Industrial Design 2 (ID2).)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • FA 081 - Ceramic Materials and Techniques

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Study of the physical and chemical properties of clay and glaze including their transformation by firing. Research and experimentation with clays, glazes, and kilns of various cultures, past and present. Exploration of aesthetic, formal and technical implications of ceramic materials and firing techniques.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional.
  
  
  

  • FA 100 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Project

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    The research for and the writing of a substantial essay in the field of fine arts or the execution and presentation of a creative project in an acceptable media.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to senior fine arts majors (those who have achieved better than a 3.4 cumulative average and 3.5 departmental average) who desire to graduate with departmental honors and who secure, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will supervise the project. FA 100 may be substituted for 199 by those who meet the above qualifications.
  

  • FA 102A - Introduction to New Media Design

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Fall
    This course introduces students to the planning, design and production skills necessary to conceive and produce website, motion graphics, sound design and social media. All students create an online web-based portfolio and a professional blog. This course includes lecture(s) from guest speaker(s) from the design, media, art, marketing, public relations and advertising professions, and assistance with internships and career planning in the creative professions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional. (Formerly New Media Design I.)
  

  • FA 102B - Social Media and Web Design

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This course covers the research, planning, techniques and aesthetics of social and web media design. Using image manipulation and layout and animation software, students learn to conceive, develop and design social media and websites for creative and applied purposes. Students are given the opportunity for individual experimentation with the design and content developed during the course and are encouraged to develop a personal style. There are assignments, critiques and discussions on designers and technological issues. All students create an online web-based portfolio and a professional blog. This course includes lecture(s) from guest speaker(s) from the design, media, art, marketing, public relations and advertising professions and assistance with internships and career planning in the creative professions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional. (Formerly New Media II, Intermediate Web Design.)
  

  • FA 102C - Motion Graphics and Sound Design for Digital Media

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    Strategy design helps commercial and nonprofit organizations decide what to create and how to innovate. Motion graphics are the implementation of this strategy in order to portray an organization’s character on screen using visuals, sound, and temporal elements. Students learn the planning and production tools necessary for strategy design, motion graphics, and sound design, including research, creative exploration, treatments, storyboards, and software prototypes. All students create an online Web-based portfolio and a professional blog. This course includes lecture(s) from guest speaker(s) from the design, media, art, marketing, public relations, and advertising professions and assistance with internships and career planning in the creative professions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional. (Formerly New Media III, Intermediate Motion Graphics and Sound Design; New Media Design III, Intermediate Motion Graphics and Sound Design.)
  

  • FA 102D - Design for Smartphones and iPads

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    Projects explore the design, planning and research of the content, graphics and interfaces for mobile devices such as smartphones and iPads for business, entertainment, social action and communications. Students create self-designed projects for inclusion in a professional-level portfolio, preparing them for careers or graduate school. All students create an online web-based portfolio and a blog. This course includes lecture(s) from guest speaker(s) from the design, media, art, marketing, public relations and advertising professions, and assistance with internships and career planning in the creative professions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional. (Formerly New Media IV: Advanced Screen-based Design Projects.)
  
  

  • FA 120 - Furniture Design – Wood

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    A continued study and application of various techniques and theories of 3-D design. Emphasis will be on the material of solid wood, and sustainable design. Explore the creative process, develop critical thinking skills, challenge limits, and produce successful design in a series of hands-on assignments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    FA 071 . Lab fee additional. (Formerly 3-D Design/ID 4.)
  

  • FA 121 - Furniture Design – Metal

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    A continued study and application of various techniques and theories of 3-D design. Emphasis will be on metals: (e.g., steel, aluminum and others). Explore the creative process, develop critical thinking skills, challenge limits, and produce successful design in a series of hand-on assignments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Lab fee additional. (Formerly 3-D Design/ID 5.)
  
 

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