BFIN - Finance (BFIN)

BFIN 6203  Corp Financial Management  (3 Credits)  

An overview of basic financial principles guiding decision-makers in a corporate setting based on an advancement of the principles covered in BMBA 9101. Topics include cash flow analysis, time value of money, security pricing, capital budgeting, firm cost of capital and capital structure. Suspended. 3 credits

BFIN 7046  Deep Learning  (3 Credits)  
BFIN 7111  Financial Planing and Risk  (3 Credits)  
BFIN 7112  Wealth Mgmt - Investment Tax  (3 Credits)  
BFIN 7113  Retirement - Estate Planning  (3 Credits)  
BFIN 7114  Financial Plan Management  (3 Credits)  
Prerequisites: BFIN 7111 and BFIN 7112 and BFIN 7113  
BFIN 7211  Working Capital Management  (3 Credits)  
Prerequisites: BMBA 9101 and BMBA 9102 and BMBA 9103 and BMBA 9104  
BFIN 7215  Capital and Money Markets  (3 Credits)  

Structure and functions of the capital and money markets. Effect on those markets of monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; relation of these markets to the level of general business activity. Offered: Summer.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9113 with a minimum grade of D or BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7216  International Finance  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of the problems, techniques and policies of financial decision making in a global enterprise. Emphasis is placed on how to utilize various tools, including currency options and swaps, to manage the firm's exposure to foreign exchange risk. Also explores the problems and issues of multinational capital budgeting, balance of payments, protectionism and international competitiveness. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7219  Security Analysis  (3 Credits)  

Analysis, valuation and trading of stocks and bonds, asset pricing theories and portfolio management and evaluation, with emphasis on developing essential analytical skills for investment decisions. Introductions to derivatives will also be covered. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7221  Risk Management  (3 Credits)  

Interpretation of individual and business risks. Applications of exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives products to reduce interest rate, stock market and foreign exchange risks. Offered: Irregularly.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9101 and BMBA 9102 and BMBA 9103 and BMBA 9104  
BFIN 7225  Mergers and Acquisitions  (3 Credits)  

Financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Development of a sound business and financial rationale for growth through acquisition; establishing the purchase price; measuring the financial impacts imposed by accounting, tax and legal considerations; developing a program to integrate the acquired business successfully. Offered: Irregularly.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9455 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9458 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9460 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7228  Real Estate Finance  (3 Credits)  

Examination of residential and commercial real estate, including property valuation, mortgages, and financing arrangements. Offered: Spring.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9455 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9458 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7230  Portfolio Analysis  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of risk and return characteristics of securities and security market behavior based on mean-variance analysis and optimal portfolio diversification. Special attention given to building optimal portfolios and testing their performance against a broad market index. Offered: Fall

Prerequisites: BMBA 9455 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9458 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9460 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7231  Futures, Options and Swaps  (3 Credits)  

A comprehensive overview of fundamental concepts and analytics associated with the derivatives markets. Topics include the basic characteristics of derivatives; the fundamentals of securities traded in derivatives markets; and appropriate trading strategies. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9455 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9458 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7236  Corporate Finance  (3 Credits)  

Analysis of corporate finance theory and development of analytical tools, including capital budgeting, capital structure decisions, project financing and valuing real options. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D and BMBA 9458 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7238  Securities Regulation  (3 Credits)  

Examination of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and their impacts on the management of corporations. Examination of the Investor Protection Act of 1970 and other relevant securities acts. Considers SEC practices, insider trading, and investor protections. Offered: Irregularly.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9101 and BMBA 9102 and BMBA 9103 and BMBA 9104  
BFIN 7244  Corporate Governance  (3 Credits)  

Relationship among various participants, primarily shareholders, management, and the board of directors, in directing corporate strategy, behavior, and performance. Topics addressed include ethcial, financial, legal, and reporting responsibilities as well as recent regulatory and statutory developments. Offered: Irregularly.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9101 and BMBA 9102 and BMBA 9103 and BMBA 9104  
BFIN 7245  Fixed Income Analysis  (3 Credits)  

Analysis and valuation of fixed income securities and markets, including Treasuries, corporate bonds, mortgagebacked securities and fixed income derivatives. Understanding of bond pricing, yields, volatility, term structure and the management of interest rate risk and credit risk in fixed income portfolios. Offered: Irregularly.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9113 with a minimum grade of D or BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7246  Doing Business in Bermuda  (2 Credits)  

This course will examine the advantages and disadvantages of situating corporate headquarters in an off-shore location. Integration of multiple disciplines including: international banking and financial standards, global risk management and insurance, international legal and jurisdictional considerations, and global strategic management and decision making. Particular emphasis will be placed on the topics of risk management and insurance due to the numerous insurance companies located in the region. Students will visit corporate headquarters of Bermuda-based institutions and interact on a professional level. 2 credits

BFIN 7247  Valuation  (3 Credits)  

This course is intended to provide students with a practitioner's perspective on equity investing and the implementation of investment ideas (portfolio management). The coursework will integrate and apply students¿ prior study of finance and accounting with a focus on real-world application. By the conclusion of the course, students should be able to fully research and develop informed opinions about prospective equity investments, both in isolation and as a part of a portfolio. 3 credits

Prerequisites: BMBA 9101 and BMBA 9102 and BMBA 9103 and BMBA 9104  
BFIN 7255  Financial Modeling  (3 Credits)  

Application of spreadsheet-based financial models over a wide range of topics, including portfolio optimization, risk assessment, bond valuation, and Value-at-Risk. Offered: Fall and Spring.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7261  Financial Software Skill  (3 Credits)  

This course aims to provide students with comprehensive skills to use various software programs that are in high demand in the financial industry, including analytical, business intelligence, financial modeling, database, development, application programming interfaces (APIs), cloud computing, data privacy, cybersecurity, and other software. The course will cover the latest trends, innovations, and challenges related to software and how they are shaping the future of finance. Moreover, students will gain practical experience in using these tools and techniques to solve real-world financial problems. Prior knowledge of financial, mathematical, statistical, and programming tools is necessary.

BFIN 7263  Algorithmic Trading  (3 Credits)  

This course provides an in-depth understanding of algorithmic trading and the application of robotics in finance. The course covers the fundamentals of algorithmic trading and provides hands-on experience in developing trading strategies. Students will also explore the use of robotics in trading and the ethical implications of automation in finance.

BFIN 7264  Blockchain fr Fin & Crypto Ast  (3 Credits)  

Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way financial transactions are carried out by offering a decentralized and transparent ledger to track financial transactions. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of blockchain technology, its applications in the financial industry, and the use of cryptocurrency assets. The course will cover the theoretical foundations of blockchain, distributed ledger technology, and the basics of cryptography. The course will also examine various blockchain use cases, such as smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and security token offerings (STOs). Furthermore, from the perspective of crypto asset investors, the course studies risks and returns of cryptocurrencies and discusses crypto portfolio construction, asset selection, and market evaluation. Additionally, the course will explore the regulatory and legal aspects of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency assets.

BFIN 7295  Directed Research/ Finance  (1 Credit)  

Individual research in the area of finance independent of a formal course structure. Prerequisite: permission of supervising faculty member prior to registration. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D or BMBA 9113 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7296  Directed Research/ Finance  (2 Credits)  

Individual research in the area of finance independent of a formal course structure. Prerequisite: permission of supervising faculty member prior to registration. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9113 with a minimum grade of D or BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7297  Directed Research/ Finance  (3 Credits)  

Individual research in the area of finance independent of a formal course structure. Prerequisite: permission of supervising faculty member prior to registration. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Prerequisites: BMBA 9113 with a minimum grade of D or BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7299  Directed Research - Finance  (3 Credits)  

Individual research in the area of finance independent of a formal course structure. Prerequisite: permission of supervising faculty member and department chair prior to registration. 3 credits

BFIN 7394  Finance Co-op I  (3 Credits)  

See Co-op Adviser. Cooperative Education courses are counted as general electives. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3 credits

Prerequisites: BMBA 9113 with a minimum grade of D or BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7395  Finance Co-op II  (3 Credits)  

See Co-op Adviser. Cooperative Education courses are counted as general electives. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3 credits

Prerequisites: BMBA 9113 with a minimum grade of D or BMBA 9460 with a minimum grade of D  
BFIN 7396  Finance Co-op III  (3 Credits)  

See Co-op Adviser. Cooperative Education courses are counted as general electives. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3 credits

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