NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

371 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and auditing. Discusses the impact of federal and state regulations on financial institutions. Prerequisite: FIN 3010 or FINC 3010. FIN 3900 Finance Internship (3 credits) The Huizenga Business School fosters learning through the application of classroom theory in the workplace. Undergraduate students have the option of participating in a university sponsored internship for academic credit. The minimum internship work requirement is 180 hours during one semester. Registration for internship is done through the HSBE Office of Academic Advising, not online, after conferral with the NSU Office of Career Development. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: good academic standing, GPA of 2.5 or higher, and completion of at least 36 credit hours. FIN 4120 Advanced Financial Management (3 credits) This course explores the role of the financial manager in finding sources of corporate funds, valuation, and capital budgeting. This course also examines financial forecasting and short and long-term financing. Prerequisites: FIN 3115 OR FINC 3115 OR FIN 3110 OR FINC 3110. FIN 4130 Portfolio Theory (3 credits) This course covers portfolio theory with an emphasis on capital asset pricing, arbitrage pricing, pricing of derivatives, interest rates, and bond management. Internet exercises will be used extensively. Prerequisite: FIN 3130. FIN 4550 International Finance (3 credits) Topics include international monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, international parity conditions and currency rates, management of currency exposures, and multinational capital budgeting and capital structure. FIN 4910 Advanced Special Topics (3 credits) Examines topics in finance that are not included in regular course offerings. Specific contents and prerequisites are announced in the course schedule for a given term. Students may reenroll for special topics covering different content. FIN 4920 Adanced Special Topics (3 credits) Examines topics in finance that are not included in regular course offerings. Specific content and prerequisites may vary. Students may re-enroll for special topics covering different content. FREN—French FREN 1210 Elementary French I (3 credits) Introduction to the essentials of French language with emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, writing, and oral skills. Introduction to the cultural practices of the Francophone world. Not open to native speakers. FREN 1220 Elementary French II (3 credits) Continuation of the essentials of French language with emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, writing, and oral skills. Continuation of study of the cultural practices of the Francophone world. Not open to native speakers. Prerequisites: FREN 1210 or permission of instructor. FREN 2210 Intermediate French I (3 credits) Readings in French literature and culture. Study of French idioms and syntax. Further development of oral and written French. Not open to native speakers. Prerequisite: FREN 1220. FREN 2220 Intermediate French II (3 credits) Continuation of FREN 2210. Readings in French literature and culture. Study of French idioms and syntax. Further development of oral and written French. Not open to native speakers. Prerequisite: FREN 2210. GEOG—Geography GEOG 2050 Survey of Geography (3 credits) Study of geographic characteristics, area relationships, and major regional problems, and their impact on the Western world. Study of physical, human, economic, and political resources. GEOG 2075 Geographical Information Systems (3 credits) Geographical Information Systems is an introductory survey course that gives the student a comprehensive introduction to the basic design principles of data-based management systems for the capture, analysis, and display of spatial data. GEOG 2260 Geography of Natural Resources (3 credits) Study of natural resources within the framework of the man-environment system. Included are problems related to pollution, populations, technology, growth, conservation of the environment, and developmental planning as they relate to the various geographic areas of the Western world and the non-Western world. GEOG 2900 Special Topics in Geography (1–3 credits) Topics in geography that are not included in regular course offerings and may be taken without prerequisites. Specific content is announced in the course schedule for a given term. Students may reenroll for special topics covering different content.