Clayton State University School of Business

Finance Minor

Clayton State University students are invited to enhance their degree program with a minor in Finance.  The minor is met through successful completion of the following requirements (15 hours):

REQUIRED COURSE (3 hours)

FINA 3101: Corporate Finance (3 hours)
This course is an introduction to the principles of corporate finance. Main topics covered are time value of money, valuation of fixed-income and equity securities, capital budgeting, risk and return, and cost of capital. Prerequisites

Electives Courses (12 hours): Four of the Following Courses

ACCT 3351: Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)
An in-depth analysis of recording, reporting and disclosure issues for external analysis in the contemporary firm. Accounting theory and current professional standards are stressed. Content emphasis on assets and liabilities with corresponding income determination. Prerequisites

FINA 3100: Personal Financial Management (3)
This course is designed to provide students a framework for developing a personal financial plan suitable for different stages of life. The course addresses topics such as setting financial goals, constructing personal financial statements, investments in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, retirement planning, loans, credit, and housing. Prerequisites

FINA 4101: Investments (3)
This course exposes students to investment valuation and portfolio management. Topics covered include modern portfolio theory, fixed income, equity, and derivative securities. Prerequisites

FINA 4102; Intermediate Finance (3)
This course focuses on corporate investment and financing decisions. Topics include capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, working capital management, and international finance.  Prerequisites

FINA 4103: Money and Banking – Domestic and International Markets (3)
This course introduces students to various financial markets, financial instruments, and financial institutions.  Coverage is given to money markets, stock market, bond market, mortgage market, and derivatives market.  Additional topics include interest rate risk, term structure, and risk management of financial intermediaries. Prerequisites

DECLARE/ADDITION OF A MINOR                                                                                        To Declare a Minor in Supply Chain Management complete the Change/Addition of a Minor Form and turn it into The School of Business' Office of Academic and Career Advisement. Students must also submit a Finance Minor Supplement Form with their graduation application for the minor to be recorded on transcripts.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:                                                                                 The School of Business                                                                                  Office of Academic and Career Advisement                                                          (678) 466-4500