Courses
FIN 210 Financial Management [syllabus]
This course provides an overview of the questions and problems faced by financial managers, as well as an introduction to the basic set of tools they use to help them make optimal investment and financing decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty. The main topics include time value of money, the valuation of bonds and stocks, the trade-off between risk and return, the efficient market hypothesis, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), and the cost of capital. This course is one of the prerequisites for FIN310 Corporate Finance. We cover basic concepts that help you dive deeper into the corporate finance field in FIN310.
Econometrics is about using statistical methods, especially multiple regression, to test hypotheses based on economic theory. This course focuses on the techniques used in empirical analysis, with an emphasis on both theoretical framework and intuitive understanding. The heart of the course is concerned with Simple and Multivariate Regressions using the method of Ordinary Least Squares. At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to interpret regression results, conduct your own regression analyses and evaluate the empirical work of others.
Econ 489 Economics Capstone [syllabus]
This is a capstone course intended for seniors soon to graduate with an Economics major degree. Students will reflect on their previous coursework in Economics, refine and demonstrate their competency with program learning objectives, and gain additional knowledge and skills about quantitative and qualitative research approaches and practices. Students will produce a term paper expected to be substantial (in excess of 15 pages) and of high quality on a topic of economic interest in close collaboration with the instructor or other faculty mentor. Students will be presenting their thesis to the rest of the class and interested department faculty at the end of the term.
Econ 442 Game Theory [syllabus]
This course provides an introduction to the tools and insights of Game Theory. The majority of the course is devoted to study different types of games, including static games, dynamic games, repeated games, and Baysian games, accompanied by examples and cases from economics, political science, business, and finance. The course provides a well-rounded coverage of issues in Game Theory very useful for both students willing to continue their education toward a postgraduate degree and students on their way to public and private sector employment.
Econ 441 Industrial Organization and Competitive Strategies [syllabus]
Industrial Organization is the study of imperfect competition. We will explain why imperfect competition is pervasive, discuss how to describe imperfectly competitive industries, consider alternative strategies in such industries, evaluate the implications for profitability and welfare, and assess the impacts of public policies on firm strategy and industry performance. The insights will be useful to prospective consultants, investors, managers, and policy makers.
Econ 245 Business Statistics I [syllabus]
Quantitative analysis is performed in all business environments all the time. Even though decisions should not be driven by quantitative factors alone, there is no doubt that relevant quantitative analysis will enhance the quality of the decisions.
In this course, you will learn the typical methods used in statistical analysis, how to interpret the results, and how to make recommendations based on the results. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling techniques, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. You will also learn how to perform statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel.