FIN 397: Financial Modeling

Prerequisite: At least Junior standing; for Business majors or Finance Minor only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson

A hands-on exploration of financial modeling for solving real-world corporate finance and portfolio challenges. Practical skills in building standard financial models are developed using Excel, and common financial problems are analyzed through applied modeling techniques. Core models in corporate finance and portfolio management are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical Excel proficiency with a deeper understanding of underlying financial concepts, so that complex financial decisions can be structured, analyzed, and used to strategic decision making.