GB729 Financial Modeling   (3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: GB703, GB722. Presents the paradigms of finance through the use of state-of-the-art technology. Emphasis on spreadsheet programming develops an understanding of financial models and the ability to work with those models. Students learn to use alternative financial models to analyze various decision-making opportunities. Topics include advanced time value of money issues; duration and interest rate risk management; international currency risk; options pricing; hedging strategies; modern portfolio management; artificial intelligence models in bond rating and credit evaluation; and databases. The Internet is used extensively as resource for market data and testing the models. Provides students with background to read leading finance journals and keep current on financial tools and technologies.