Electives
- 751.705 Intermediate Financial Accounting
- 756.711 Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Financing
- 756.714 Corporate Governance and Market Regulation
- 756.724 International Financial Management
- 756.726 Financial Statement Analysis
- 756.760 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- 756.761 Derivative Securities
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751.705 Intermediate Financial Accounting
This course explores the conceptual framework and theory underlying the objects and principles of financial reporting. Specific topics examined are the measurement and reporting of revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities. The course focuses on using generally accepted principles to record business transactions, the determination of quantitative characteristics of useful accounting information, and the interrelationship between financial statements and their information content. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BU.790.611 OR BU.756.001
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756.711 Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Financing
This course introduces students to identifying, accessing, and evaluating sources of financing for start-ups and expanding technology companies. The approach is practical and hands-on, with case studies, group interaction, and meetings with practitioners. Attention will be given to financial theory, risk assessment, valuation options, term sheets, due diligence techniques, and the setting up of financial reports for monitoring progress toward meeting milestones. Entrepreneurs starting, transforming, or expanding technology companies, as well as those interested in financing such companies, would benefit from the course. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BU.756.701
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756.714 Corporate Governance and Market Regulation
The course is designed to prepare graduate students to become economists, policy analysts, and regulators in the field of finance and financial markets. It provides a descriptive analysis of financial markets, their economic purpose and the public interest in the safe and efficient operation of those markets. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BU.756.701
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756.724 International Financial Management
This course introduces students to the financial management problems and opportunities of a multinational firm. This course builds on and extends all the principles provided by domestic corporate finance to account for dimensions unique to international finance. Topics include foreign exchange market, currency risk management, and multinational corporate investment and financing decisions. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BU.756.701
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756.726 Financial Statement Analysis
This course uses a case methodology approach to examine the information content of financial statements and how this information is used by external decision makers. The course focuses on analyzing the impact of various business transactions on financial statements and how this information is used to make investment, valuation, and credit decisions. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BU.790.611 OR BU.756.001
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756.760 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Through an in-depth study of portfolio theory and asset-pricing models, students acquire the analytical skills necessary to conduct valuations of equities, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments. This exploration leads to an understanding of the concept of portfolio management and the importance of diversification in controlling portfolio risk. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BU.790.609 OR BU.756.004
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756.761 Derivative Securities
The aim of the course is to offer a broad overview on forwards, futures, swaps and options. This course will cover both the actual working of derivatives and some of the analytical tools needed to effectively understand derivatives. In fact, the course balances theory and application. The overall emphasis is on how to use derivatives to reduce/control risk. Skills are developed in basic pricing analysis, use of pricing models, and trading and hedging strategies. The strategies are developed to match specific economic goals, such as portfolio risk reduction or variable cost elimination. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BU.756.701
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