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Economics
  
  
  

  • ECON 199 Directed Study in Economics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • ECON 202 Economics for Managers

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys macroeconomics and microeconomics, domestic and international economic policies and major issues in business economics; emphasis on the application of economic analysis to current economic issues. Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 .


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  • ECON 340 International Trade and Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the theory of international trade and foreign investments and the foundation of the world trading order; commercial policies of US and major trading countries; national policies affecting trade; commodity agreements and cartels; customs unions, direction, volume and composition of US and world trade; the case for multilateral trade; GATT; US Trade Reform Act of 1979; US export regulations and US government-assistance programs with exports and foreign investments. Prerequisite(s): ECON 202  (or ECON 1  and ECON 2 ).


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  • ECON 380 Financial Markets and Institutions

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the transfer of funds in the economic system through financial intermediaries. Topics include the flow of funds, capital markets, debt, liquidity, nature of money in the US economy, the innovations and interrelationships of institutions within the changing financial services industry, governmental regulation and agencies and the impact of public policy on economic transfers.


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  • ECON 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Economics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in economics. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • ECON 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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English
  

  • ENGL BOOT Graduate Writing Bootcamp

    0 unit(s)
    Prepares students for written communications in academic and professional settings. Introduces the elements and structure of graduate-level writing. Explores strategies for developing critical thinking and systematic analysis.


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  • ENGL 1A Expository Writing

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the comprehensive skills of expository writing and critical reading. Students will learn to analyze various types of reading material and will strengthen their writing skills in a variety of genres. These skills will support their academic work and prepare them to meet the reading and writing demands of professional activities. Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory score on the English Placement Test  or a grade of C or better in ENGL 10B . 


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  • ENGL 1B Research Writing

    3 unit(s)
    Provides extensive practice in research and writing techniques that can be applied in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn to analyze various types of reading material and will practice information-gathering techniques, library and online research strategies, and the use of surveys, interviews and field observations. Prerequisite(s): Students must complete ENGL 1A  with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • ENGL 120 Business Writing

    3 unit(s)
    Helps students develop the skills necessary for effective business writing. They will write, edit and format letters, memos, reports and a research paper. They will analyze business articles and other professionally oriented material. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A ; ENGL 1B  or consent of the department. Students must complete ENGL 1B  with a grade of C or better.


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  • ENGL 199 Directed Study in English

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under the supervision of a faculty member. Students may enroll in only one directed study course each trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • ENGL 200 Graduate Communications

    6 unit(s)
    Prepares students to communicate in both written and spoken English in academic and professional settings. Explores strategies for developing critical thinking and systematic analysis. Through a variety of instructional techniques, students will produce graduate-level writing and presentations. Note: Students must earn a “B” or better grade, or a “CR” grade if they elect credit/no credit grading , in order to enroll in ENGL 201 Graduate Writing .

    This course may be taken a maximum of two times. Failure to earn a “B” or better grade after the second attempt will result in the student’s immediate academic disqualification without a right to appeal.


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  • ENGL 201 Graduate Writing

    3 unit(s)
    Prepares graduate students to write in both academic and professional settings. Reviews unity, coherence, clarity, conciseness, audience analysis and document formatting. Using library and online research, students will prepare documents appropriate for presentation in the student’s professional field. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “B” in ENGL 200  or satisfactory performance level on the Graduate Writing Placement Exam.


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Executive Master of Business Administration
  

  • EMBA 300 Accounting Essentials for Executives

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the fundamental concepts and terminology of accounting for business enterprises with an emphasis on the use of accounting and financial information in managerial decision making. Areas of study include financial statement analysis, financial accounting concepts and principles and managerial cost systems such as the generally accepted accounting principles, the financial accounting process, analysis and interpretation of financial statements and contemporary cost management principles.


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  • EMBA 301 Economics of Marketplace Transformation and Disruption

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys macroeconomics and microeconomics, domestic and international economic policies and major issues in business economics; emphasizes the application of economic analysis to current economic issues. Students will analyze the management processes associated with resource acquisition and allocation; theories of demand, production, cost and pricing with emphasis on applications and the forecasting of business and financial conditions. Quantitative methods are stressed.


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  • EMBA 302 Data Analysis for Managers

    3 unit(s)
    Survey of statistical methods widely used in management problem solving and decision making. Course topics include data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics, regression analysis, model building and time series modeling. Emphasis is on learning to use basic statistics and quantitative methodology to better analyze and solve various management challenges. Real world data using spreadsheet applications and add-ins will be used throughout the course.


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  • EMBA 303 Management and Teamwork

    3 unit(s)
    Students will develop skills needed to be a successful team member and a team leader. You will learn the techniques of designing and establishing effective and supportive teams within organizations. This course will introduce management and leadership theory, basic concepts of management and leadership through case study analysis and explore the various forms of organizational structures and the effective use of teams within these structures.


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  • EMBA 304 Foundations of Business Analytics

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces students to the broad discipline of business analytics. Students will learn the principles, terminology, organizational roles, and application of data analytics in the business, along with the principles and challenges of data strategy and management. They will be introduced to the multi-faceted toolkit of data analytic tools, which will be presented in more detail via the curriculum. Time will be spent understanding the CRISP-DM methodology for developing usable analytics, and the implications of the Internet of Things.


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  • EMBA 305 Personal Leadership

    3 unit(s)
    Develops interpersonal skills and self-awareness to function effectively in today’s business environment. Creates a development plan for effective leadership in order to enhance career and personal goals.


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  • EMBA 306 Finance for Executive Decision Making

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the concept of financial analysis in management decision making. Explores the financial techniques in analyzing business health, risk and returns and capital investment decisions. Learns about the valuation models and their roles in merger/acquisition decisions.


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  • EMBA 307 Marketing for Executives

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces marketing concepts and marketing-related business solutions. Learns about market research and customer behavior, the design of marketing strategies, and marketing mix components including product policy, pricing, distribution, and marketing communications. Explores the role marketing plays in growing a business in collaboration with other business disciplines and in a cross functional environment.


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  • EMBA 308 Operations and Supply Chain Management

    3 unit(s)
    Explores operations management and its role in the broader supply chain management (OPSCM) concept in producing and delivering the firm’s products and services with the emphasis on how OPSCM supports the firm’s core competences and contributes to the achievement of its strategic objectives. Investigates how OPSCM processes are integrated through systems management to achieve internal and external optimization. Examines product and process design for goods and services including strategic planning, structural resource capacity planning including location analysis, tactical planning for performance improvement, execution activities and control techniques. Introduces OPSCM advanced practices such as just-in-time, lean six sigma, demand driven, agile, mass customization, automation, and emerging technology. Project management methodology and application in OPSCM will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): MATH 40  or BUS 240 .


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  • EMBA 309 Innovation and Technology Management

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the theory and practice of managing innovation and technology and their role in competitive business situations in a global economy. You will examine the strategic and managerial issues related to the adoption and implementation of new technologies and to the innovation process. Product, process and information technologies will be covered through case studies, readings and class discussions. Emphasis will be placed on technology planning, development and acquisition, global sourcing and managing the technically oriented business functions.


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  • EMBA 310 Context and Legal Aspects of Business

    3 unit(s)
    This course provides the framework for understanding the critical impact of the international, legal, political, social, environmental and cultural roles played by the business enterprise in conducting its business. It focuses on the obligations of both the individual and managers and the corporation as a whole.


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  • EMBA 311 Managing in a Global Environment

    3 unit(s)
    This comprehensive course provides students with a practical understanding of what it takes to compete successfully in the international marketplace. Students will leave able to describe how and why various countries outside the United States differ in terms of the economics and politics of international trade and investment, the functions and form of the global monetary system, and the strategies and structures of international businesses. They will also assess the special roles of an international business’s various functions. This case-based course will challenge students to apply theories to real-word issues.


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  • EMBA 312 Formulating and Implementing Business Strategy

    3 unit(s)
    Students will learn about the development and implementation of strategies for gaining competitive advantage in a global economy. This course addresses the roles that different organizations within a company play in strategy formulation and implementation. Students will consider the strategic problems encountered by top-level managers in a competitive global market from an integrated perspective. They will learn varied approaches to analyzing strategic situations, developing a competitive strategy and managing policies to implement these strategies including controlling organization wide policies, leading organizational change and the allocation and leverage of resources. Students will be expected to craft a workable strategy, develop an implementation plan for communication to functional areas within an organization.


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Executive Master of Public Administration
  

  • EMPA 300 Theory, Ethics and Practice in Public Service

    4 unit(s)
    Introduces graduate students to key thinkers in public administration, examines the boundaries of the field and its overlaps with political science, international studies and political economy. Upon taking this class - a survey of all the courses in the program - students will better understand and appreciate the rigors and riches in the field of public policy and administration. Advanced critical thinking and analysis is utilized.


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  • EMPA 301 Research Methods and Analysis

    4 unit(s)
    Provides students with the writing, analytical and research tools required of professional public managers. Emphasis is on the methods of problem identification, developing a research strategy and formal research proposal; identification of secondary sources essential to public policy and management research; use of the Internet as a research tools; appropriate research methodologies; and a special emphasis on improving their ability to write concisely and in a persuasive style. Training in the use of multi-media presentation methods will be provided as well.


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  • EMPA 302 Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

    4 unit(s)
    Explores the environment of the policy analyst, including an examination of the frames of reference that both guide and constrain work in the field. Students will be introduced to policy analytical paradigms, examine historical themes in the policy literature and use the major tools used in policy analysis and program evaluation, including benefit-cost analysis, factor analysis and time series analysis. The advantages and disadvantages of these tools will be critically examined. Case studies will be used extensively as example and source material for theory building.


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  • EMPA 303 Organizational Development and Leadership

    4 unit(s)
    Examines the development and current emphases in organization theory from scientific management to the present. Focuses on the uses of pertinent theories in public management as well as the specific diagnosis and intervention tools and strategies employed in organizational development and change. Specific emphasis is given to experiential skill-building techniques, action research, work design and organizational development methods.


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  • EMPA 304 Public Enterprise Management and Public Sector Business Relations

    4 unit(s)
    Focuses on the growing trend toward market-based public service delivery systems. Public administrators in many levels of government are being challenged to become more entrepreneurial in their management of public enterprises. Contracting with private firms to provide public services is becoming the norm, rather than the exception. The course examines these trends and provides students with needed competencies related to contract management, marketing, customer service and quality management.


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  • EMPA 305 Budgeting and Financial Management

    4 unit(s)
    Examines financial administration in public and not-for-profit organizations. Topics include concepts and activities in public financial management, budgeting, taxation, revenue planning, borrowing, fiscal controls and the analytical skills needed to direct and control public fiscal activities. Particular attention is given to the nature of public expenditure controls, the budget cycle (preparation, submission, review, adoption, execution and evaluation), financial management and legislative and accounting analysis of budgets.


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  • EMPA 306 Public Service and the Law

    4 unit(s)
    Introduces public service managers and executives to administrative law and related administrative procedures. The major constitutional and statutory provisions that impact public service activities are discussed. Major topics include constitutional law and special provisions of the California Constitution, the Freedom of Information Act, the Federal and California Administrative Procedures Acts, the Brown Act and the Privacy Act. Cases will be used extensively to illustrate concepts and the application of the law.


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  • EMPA 307 Personnel Management and Labor Relations

    4 unit(s)
    Covers contemporary issues surrounding employer/employee relations in public sector organizations. Topics include images of public service, work life in organizations, staffing, training and development, merit systems, labor relations, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and job evaluation. Particular attention is given to developments in public service employees’ collective bargaining legislation, improved employee-participation programs, and strategies and techniques used in conflict resolution.


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  • EMPA 311 Current Issues in Law Enforcement

    4 unit(s)
    Students apply practical and innovative approaches to managing the complexities facing law enforcement agencies and officials that include recruitment, retention and succession planning. In addition, students will discuss the position of leadership roles, its effect on organizational behavior, effective negotiations and personnel, ethics and laws. Students will understand the importance and impact of media relations, public outreach, and collaboration with the private sector and non-governmental organizations.


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  • EMPA 312 Disaster, Emergency and Security

    4 unit(s)
    Students will critically examine preparation, coordination and actions of first responders to emergencies, disasters, terrorism, and civil disobedience. Directives and guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, CDC, TSA, and other federal agencies will be discussed in relation to the role of state and municipal law enforcement officials and administrators. This course will also consider detection, prevention, and communications strategies to such threats and acts.


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  • EMPA 313 Law Enforcement Ethics, Training and Accountability

    4 unit(s)
    This course addresses the ethical, moral, and accountability dilemmas that face law enforcement practitioners in preventing and controlling crime. Students will explore and apply the key practices of the audit and oversight functions in law enforcement. The social, political, economic and organizational factors affecting law enforcement policies along with recent development of law enforcement innovations will be discussed, such as the use of Zero Tolerance Enforcement, CompStat, Law Enforcement Community Partnerships, and Restorative Justice Practices. The role in Law Enforcement training will be examined.


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  • EMPA 320 Growth, Technology, and Competitiveness

    4 unit(s)
    This course delves into the critical economic concerns and crafts creative solutions associated with the urbanization of cities and regions. In this course, students will discuss and debate intractable problems that follow smart growth, rapid gentrification, redevelopment, technology, and immigration as cities transform into competitive megalopolises. Then, students will determine if practices applied in the past are still appropriate solutions.  If they are not, students will design innovative but practical strategies to address them. Chosen responses must harmonize the diverse interests and resources of business, government, and society.


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  • EMPA 321 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

    4 unit(s)
    This course examines crucial social problems and determines creative solutions associated with the urbanization of cities and regions. In this course, students will analyze diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility issues, and explore concepts, theories, and paradigms related to transportation, housing, health, and human services in municipal and metropolitan communities. Then, they will determine if best practices applied in the past are compatible solutions.  If not, students need to design innovative but practical alternatives to address them. Chosen strategies must take into high consideration vulnerable and marginalized urban populations.


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  • EMPA 322 Resilience, Livability, and Sustainability

    4 unit(s)
    This course examines the critical environmental problems and formulates creative solutions associated with the urbanization of cities and regions. In this course, students will discuss and debate policies on disaster preparedness, sustainable ecosystems, recycling, waste management, urban resilience, and funding adequacy. Then, students will determine if past and present approaches are still relevant.  If not, students will craft innovative but practical strategies to address them.


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  • EMPA 396 Graduate Research Project in Public Management

    4 unit(s)
    Presents the capstone course taken in the final term of the EMPA program. The student will undertake a major research project to integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired in the program. The research project is expected to involve rigorous research, primary data gathering, creative analysis, policy recommendations and have practical utility in relationship to their organization or society.


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  • EMPA 398A-ZZ Special Topic in Public Policy and Administration

    1-4 unit(s)
    Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in public policy and administration. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • EMPA 399 Directed Study

    4 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. The project to be undertaken should include an element of creativity and lend itself to completion within 150 hours. Ordinarily, directed individual study courses must be completed within one trimester. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Finance
  

  • FI 100 Financial Management

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces financial analysis and management in terms of its most important functions: raising funds at minimum cost and risk and allocating those funds between competing short- and long-term uses. Topics include financial statement analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, financial markets and interest rate determination, stock and bond valuation models, capital budgeting methodologies and working capital management. Concepts of risk and return, cost of capital calculation and capital structure are introduced. Prerequisite(s): ACCTG 1A  and MATH 20  or MATH 30 .


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  • FI 101 Strategic Decisions in Financing and Investment

    3 unit(s)
    Expands and completes the discussion of issues raised in Finance 100 and extends the examination of the field of finance to include such important areas as dividend policy, leasing, mergers and acquisitions. Case analysis is used extensively. Prerequisite(s): FI 100 .


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  • FI 102 Financial Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces tools for an applied approach to the analysis of financial problems. Topics include funds flows, ratio analysis, cash-flow budgets and projections, and financial and operating leverage models. Includes identification of sources of financial information. Prerequisite(s): FI 100 .


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  • FI 105 Modeling for Financial Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Presents the techniques of financial analysis and modeling using electronic spreadsheet tools. Includes basic operations such as organizing spreadsheets, entering numbers and text, performing calculations, using financial commands, creating charts, embedding spreadsheets in word processing documents, file management, etc. It emphasizes advanced spreadsheet methods for doing sensitivity analysis, break-even ratio analysis, capital budgeting, sales forecasting, funds forecasting, cash budgeting, cash flow and financial ratio analysis, and capital structure analysis. This is a hands-on course that develops spreadsheet skills and shows how to use the results to make better financial decisions. It highlights the use of spreadsheets for communicating as well as calculating. Prerequisite(s): FI 100 .


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  • FI 120 Investments

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the theory of portfolio analysis and the characteristics of various investment instruments with a focus on securities investment analysis, with some consideration of other investment forms. Topics include sources of investment information, risk/return analysis, money-market investments, measuring investment performance. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP examination.* Prerequisite(s): FI 100 .


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  • FI 141 International Banking and Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys operational aspects of international banking. Topics include financing international operations, sources of capital, the foreign-exchange market, transaction and translation risks, international financial institutions (including the Euro-currency market), international collections, lending policies, government regulations and services available to the global manager. Prerequisite(s): FI 100 .


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  • FI 160 Personal Financial Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the process of comprehensive personal financial and estate planning. Topics include historical context of personal financial planning and services, career opportunities, analysis of personal financial statements, time-value-of-money applications, consumer decision-making analysis, personal risk/insurance analysis, house-buying analysis, savings and investment strategies and income/retirement/estate tax planning. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP examination.


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  • FI 197 Internship: Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive work experience in a job directly related to their academic major and career goals. Students will be responsible for their own placement in an internship approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • FI 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in finance. Topics will be selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • FI 199 Directed Study in Finance

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • FI 300A Managerial Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the principles of financial management at the level of the strategic business, in the departments and divisions of the firm. Students will focus on understanding capital budgeting and on planning and control decisions: how the firm’s funds are to be allocated across the universe of investment opportunities and how the successes of these efforts are to be monitored and evaluated. In addition, liquidity or cash management, a daily preoccupation of the financial manager will be explored. Students will learn the concepts, tools, and techniques necessary to making value-adding decisions in the SBU. In the process, the integration of finance with the other functional areas and strategic concerns of the firm will be emphasized. Case analysis and team projects are used as appropriate. Prerequisite(s): ACCTG 201  (or ACCTG 1A  and ACCTG 1B ) and BUS 240  (or MATH 40  and MATH 104 ).


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  • FI 305 Financial Reporting and Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Combines practical techniques of financial analysis with theoretical concepts underlying the presentation of financial statements. Students will improve their understanding of accounting as an information system that helps users make good business decisions. Topics include accounting principles; examination of the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows; application of the various quantitative techniques such as ratio analysis, equity valuation methods; credit evaluation and performance measurement. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 307 Financial Modeling

    3 unit(s)
    Presents the theory and practice of financial management with emphasizing computer-based modeling and forecasting. Uses spreadsheet and other software products to analyze the impact of financial decisions related to financial statement analysis, cash budgeting, cost of capital determination, capital budgeting and capital structure choices. The course covers a variety of techniques, such as sensitivity and scenario analysis, optimization methods, Monte Carlo simulation, regression and time-series analysis and neural network models. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 312 Capital Budgeting and Long-Term Financing

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes capital budgeting and long-term financing decisions in depth. Topics include interaction of investment and financing decisions, project cash flow analysis, risk analysis, alternative valuation methods, capital structure theory and the selection of various financing methods. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 314 Working Capital Management

    3 unit(s)
    Examines financial decisions that affect the value of the firm in the short run. Topics include receivables management, inventory management, marketable securities management, short-term liability management and cash management. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 317 Mergers and Acquisitions

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the field of mergers and acquisitions using case studies. Topics include accounting for acquisitions, tax implications of mergers, legal aspects of mergers, the role of investment bankers in mergers, valuing business, merger negotiation, risk management, leveraged buyouts, tenders and defenses. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 318 Venture Capital and Start-Up Financing

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the strategic and financial issues facing start-ups and venture capital investments. This course examines the entrepreneurial process, focusing on financing - how new ventures are funded, applying the perspective of both the venture seeking financing and investors considering how to identify and manage good opportunities. Topics covered include the history and current direction of the venture capital industry; alternative financing sources, notably venture capital and angel investors; business planning methods; screening new venture opportunities; valuation techniques; capital raising practices and methods; management of new ventures; and harvesting or exit strategies, including IPO’s and mergers. Students will be able to attend investor forums, and guest lecturers will supplement the course content. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 320 Financial Strategy and Value Creation

    3 unit(s)
    Demonstrates the use of competitive strategy to create shareholder value, industry attractiveness, firm-based resources and competitive advantage in a variety of settings, including technology-intensive and mature industries. Introduces the use of transaction cost economics and the capital-asset pricing model to analyze vertical integration, diversification and global strategies. Extensively uses case studies to build strategy development skills. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 340 Investments

    3 unit(s)
    Presents the theory and practice of investment analysis. Topics include efficient market theory; risk and return analysis for stocks, bonds and cash equivalents; modern portfolio theory; asset pricing models; bond pricing and the term structure of interest rates; effects of taxes and inflation on investment choices; and derivative asset analysis and alternative investment. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 343 International Corporate Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the international aspects of financial management. Topics include the international currency arrangement for the settlement of private and public transactions; the theory of international financial adjustments; functions of financial institutions including the Federal Reserve System, the Euro-currency market, IBRD and IMF; financing of trade including EXIM and FCIA and commercial banks; foreign-exchange markets; management of currency exposure; estimating country debt-servicing capacity; and external debt-financing problems. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 344 Equity Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Presents the concepts and theory underlying equity analysis and a case-based practitioner’s approach to Investing. Topics include understanding financial statements; income manipulations; common stock valuation techniques; industry analysis; company analysis; efficient market theory and its inefficiencies. Prerequisite(s): FI 340 .


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  • FI 346 Derivative Markets

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces theory and practice in the forward, futures, swap and options markets. Topics include commodity derivatives, currency derivatives, stock options, stock index futures and options, interest rate derivatives, arbitrage strategies, Black-Scholes and Binomial option-pricing models and computer applications. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 347 Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    3 unit(s)
    Covers risk-management techniques for corporations and managers of equity, bond and derivative portfolios. Topics include measurement of corporate risk exposure, portfolio risk exposure and value at risk for financial institutions; hedging the price risk of commodities, exchange rates, interest rates and equity markets; credit risk management; portfolio insurance; portfolio immunization; synthetic assets; and computer applications. Prerequisite(s): FI 340 . Corequisite(s): FI 346 .


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  • FI 348 Fixed Income Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Presents advanced material on the principles and mechanics of bonds and bond investing. Topics include valuation of fixed income securities, and management of bond portfolios. Material covers types and characteristics of bonds, the term structure of interest rates, yields and yield spreads, measurement of duration and convexity, mortgage backed securities, and credit analysis. Prerequisite(s): FI 340 .


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  • FI 350 Portfolio Management

    3 unit(s)
    Applies theoretical principles of portfolio management to the allocation, management, and evaluation of diversified investment portfolios. Topics include: multi-asset diversification, hedge fund approach, use of leverage in both corporate and investment environments, risk factor analysis, performance evaluation, institutional investor classes and manager selection. Prerequisite(s): FI 340 .


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  • FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities

    3 unit(s)
    Examines empirical evidence concerning non-efficient markets in which technical analysis is thought to apply. Topics include trend analysis, turning-point analysis, charting techniques, volume and open interest indicators, contrary opinion theories and technical theories such as Dow theory and Elliott waves. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 354 Wyckoff Method I

    3 unit(s)
    Studies the Richard D. Wyckoff method: a complete, time-tested and effective approach to market analysis and trading. The action sequence is a unique active-learning way to acquire the skills and judgment needed to apply the Wyckoff method. Prerequisite(s): FI 352  or consent of the department.


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  • FI 355 Wyckoff Method II

    3 unit(s)
    Continues the study of the Richard D. Wyckoff method: a complete, time-tested and effective approach to market analysis and trading. The action sequence is a unique active-learning way to acquire the skills and judgment needed to apply the Wyckoff method. Prerequisite(s): FI 352  and FI 354 , or consent of the department.


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  • FI 356 Student Managed Investment Fund

    3 unit(s)
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with real world and hands-on experience in portfolio management and security analysis through the management of the Golden Gate University Student Managed Investment Fund. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply analytical financial concepts and techniques through fund management, macroeconomic sector research, and company-specific equity research. Students will also practice their skills in teamwork and public speaking. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): FI 340  or FI 421 .


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  • FI 358 Technical Market Analysis Strategies

    3 unit(s)
    Provides advanced studies in technical analysis and trading. Money management, investor psychology and technical analysis elements are considered. Focuses upon development of a trading plan. Prerequisite(s): FI 352  or consent of the department.


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  • FI 360 Behavioral Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the theories developed by research into cognitive biases, investor emotions and herd effects. Explores the applications of these theories in corporate finance and investment management and suggests approaches through which sophisticated investors can exploit the opportunities created by non-rational investors. Traditional (or standard) finance builds its theories on the presumption that assets are valued in modern financial markets through the buy-and-sell decisions of rational, profit-maximizing investors. An accumulating body of research challenges this fundamental presumption, suggesting instead that investment decisions are motivated by a complex array of non-rational psychological factors.


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  • FI 382 Management of Banks and Financial Holding Companies

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the management of the operations of banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other lending institutions. Topics include the banking industry, firm organizational structure, the legal and regulatory environment, performance analysis, services and financial statements, constraints on management decisions and marketing strategies. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 420 Personal Financial Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the broad scope of financial planning as it relates to personal goals/values, as well as its role in the financial services industry. Topics include careers in financial services, management of personal financial statements, time-value-of-money analysis, calculator/computer applications, insurance, social security, house-buying strategies, investments, retirement planning, income tax and estate planning. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.


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  • FI 421 Personal Investment Management

    3 unit(s)
    Investigates the investment process from the perspective of a financial planner or investment advisor advising individuals and families. This course will cover basic concepts related to financial market theory, including market efficiency, portfolio theory and optimization, asset pricing models, and stock and bond valuation techniques. The nature and use of mutual funds and ETFs, and tax-efficient investing, including asset location concepts, will also be explored. Significant time will be devoted to understanding investor behavior, client communication, relationship management, risk profiling, and the development and use of investment policies. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP examination.


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  • FI 422 Retirement and Employee Benefits Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces strategies used by financial planners to help clients assess employee benefits and to reduce the tax burden while planning for retirement. Topics include retirement needs analysis, defined benefit and contribution plans; profit sharing; 401k; 403b; ESOP; IRA; SEP-IRA; Roth-IRA; Keogh; TSA; social security benefits and integration; vesting; employee benefits analysis; funding vehicles; plan installation and administration; asset balancing; buy-sell agreements, ERISA; stock redemption and cross-purchase plans; evaluation of retirement timing; life-cycle planning, retirement lifestyle issues, distribution planning, and post-retirement financial and qualitative assessment of needs. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.* Corequisite(s): FI 420  (or FI 160 ) or FI 425  (or ACCTG 108A ), or consent of the department.


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  • FI 424 Facilitating Financial Health

    3 unit(s)
    Presents a new model to help clients achieve balanced and healthy financial lives. Integrated financial planning brings together the fields of psychotherapy, coaching and financial planning. It enables students to go beyond the traditional boundaries of financial planning to help clients build healthy relationships with money, to explore the roots of destructive financial behaviors, and to develop specific techniques to support constructive change. Corequisite(s): FI 420  


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  • FI 425 Income Tax Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces strategies used by financial planners to help clients achieve greater tax efficiency. Topics include income tax concepts and calculations, income tax research methods, gross income realization, exclusions and deductions, passive activities, alternative minimum tax, tax considerations of business forms, taxable and nontaxable property transactions, compensation planning, family tax planning, audit risk and dealing with the IRS. Satisfies part of the requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.* Prerequisite(s): FI 420  or FI 160 .


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  • FI 426 Estate Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces estate planning tools and strategies to assist a client in developing, maintaining and transferring his/her wealth consistent with objectives. Topics include professional role differentiation between financial advisers, CPAs, and estate-planning attorneys; writing disclaimers in a financial plan; gift and estate taxation; ownership of personal and real property issues; wills; letter of last instructions; trusts; trustees/personal representatives and their fiduciary responsibilities; probate strategies; implications for individuals; general/limited partnerships; closely held businesses; corporations; life insurance funding; post-mortem planning; creative estate planning strategies consistent with client goals and values; charitable giving strategies; California estate planning issues; and how to implement and monitor the estate plan. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.* Prerequisite(s): FI 420 .


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  • FI 428 Business Valuation

    3 unit(s)
    Examines closely held companies, not publicly traded firms, for applications including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; raising capital and the venture capital model; capital structure and the cost of capital; performance planning and appraisal; real options pricing; and special industry analyses. A commonly stated objective for business managers is to add value to their companies or enterprises; this course covers the major topics for business valuations, analytical methods such as financial statement analysis; cash-flow and comparable company valuation methods; research techniques for obtaining information; and owners’ interests. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 430 Business Development in Financial Services

    3 unit(s)
    Presents an overview of the different methods and skill sets needed to develop a financial services practice by developing and maintaining client relationships. Running an efficient practice will have a direct impact on the success of your marketing and business development efforts, as well as on the profitability and long-term value of your firm. This course exposes students to the various tools and methodologies used by best in-class practitioners. In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with some of the platforms currently used throughout the industry. Industry leaders and practitioners will join as guest speakers throughout the term. Topics include an overview of the current environment and the issues surrounding establishing a practice; a review of the personal tools needed in business development; the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods of attracting new business; how to differentiate a business from other financial planners; how to develop trust with prospective clients; how to create a brand message; using the internet and other direct marketing tools; using the media and public relations; developing and implementing a budget and a plan; other marketing options including seminars, speeches and products.


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  • FI 434 Cases in Financial Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Uses case studies that apply financial planning principles to strategic personal wealth management for advising clients in the comprehensive financial and estate-planning approach. Topics include integrating and balancing client needs with financial products and strategies, update on taxation and new financial products, writing a comprehensive financial plan, presenting the plan, implementing the plan, providing periodic review, professional literature and resources, qualitative client factors and analysis, financial counseling techniques and computer resources. Prerequisite(s): FI 420 , FI 421 , FI 422 , FI 425 , FI 426 , and FI 483 .


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  • FI 448 Introduction to Financial Life Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Presents a context for the concentration in Financial Life Planning. Financial Life Planning offers a holistic and humanistic approach to financial planning that encourages students to consider the clients themselves “beyond the numbers” to create greater potential for financial well-being, life satisfaction, self-awareness and resiliency. Students are introduced to an expanded perspective of the breadth and depth of financial planning that includes investigation into the key theories, research, tools and processes applied within the field. The course draws from principles of behavioral economics, theories of adult learning, psychology and coaching.


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  • FI 449 Coaching Skills for Financial Planners

    3 unit(s)
    Financial professionals often find that clients are very motivated during the planning process yet do not follow through on implementing the plan once it is developed. Coaching skills can improve our client communication and support collaborative implementation of financial plans. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to (1) identify and summarize the essential components of coaching and understand the role of coaching skills in financial planning; (2) develop a personal process for integrating coaching skills into their existing engagements; and (3) understand the basic coaching skills and utilize them in a coaching session.


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  • FI 450 Practicum in Financial Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Through this practicum, students will learn to work with clients in determining their needs and developing appropriate financial planning recommendations. It is designed to help them make the transition from the learning phase of their career to the actual practice of financial planning. At the heart of this process is an opportunity to work with experienced mentors as students develop a comprehensive financial plan for a real client. And while classroom time will include lectures, expert panels and guest speakers, significant time will also be devoted to role-playing exercises and critiques intended to prepare students for their client discovery and plan presentation meetings. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): FI 420 , FI 421 , FI 422 , FI 425 , FI 426 , and FI 483 . Alternatively, completion of a course of study that qualifies the student to sit for the CFP Board’s comprehensive exam, or passage of the CFP™ exam, with the consent of the program director.


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  • FI 460 Real Estate

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes real estate concepts and presents an overview of the industry. Topics include the nature of real estate assets as distinct from non-real-estate assets; the institutions, market forces and regulatory groups that affect real estate; special attention to the terminology and language used in connection with the conversion of land from non-urban to urban use; examination of activities and functions of those engaged in developing, building, appraising, financing, marketing, leasing and planning; and their interrelationships. Fulfills part of the educational requirements of the California Department of Real Estate for salesperson and broker licensing; contact the DRE for more information. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 463 Real Estate Finance and Investment

    3 unit(s)
    Presents an analytical and applications approach to real estate finance and investment. Topics include real estate markets and institutions, real estate project analysis, conventional and creative financing, governmental and tax-related issues, real estate investment products, yield analysis and decision models. Fulfills part of the educational requirements of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) for salesperson and broker licensing; contact the DRE for more information. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 483 Risk Management and Insurance Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Explores personal risk analysis and insurance planning in the context of personal financial planning. Topics include career issues; contractual and agency legal issues; insurance distribution systems (including Internet); evaluating insurers; personal risk assessment; risk strategies; alternative risk transfer approaches; life insurance programming and product analysis; key-person insurance; business continuation applications; life insurance use in income and estate tax planning; applicability of other insurance products (e.g., health, disability, general liability, property and casualty); HMOs, group insurance plans; workers compensation; relevant aspects of social security; negligence issues; errors and omissions policies; and professional ethics. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination. Corequisite(s): FI 420  (or FI 160 ) or consent of the department.*


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  • FI 497 Internship: Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in a job directly related to their academic major and career goals. Students are responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • FI 498A-ZZ Selected Topics in Finance

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in finance. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 . Other prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • FI 499 Directed Study in Finance

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): FI 300  and consent of the department.


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  • HIST 50 Contemporary American Economic History

    3 unit(s)
    This course examines the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and its aftermath. Students will acquire basic knowledge of institutions, concepts, practices, decisions and policies that set the stage for the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers on Sept. 15, 2008, and will describe and analyze events, decisions, trends and policies that followed thereafter. Students will apply this knowledge in analysis of the major reasons and causes of the crisis and reflect on how events and policies in the wake of the crisis affect their personal and professional lives. An aim of the course is to aid students in comprehending the background for contemporary economic conditions and to develop more informed perspectives on policies, legislation, practices and issues that directly impact personal and professional decision-making. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A 


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