TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
FIN 4437
Financial Institutions
Prerequisites
FIN 3331.
Description
A comprehensive study of financial markets, institutions, instruments, etc. Prerequisite: FIN
3331.
Financial Fundamentals Test
The Financial Fundamental Test has a 10% weight of the final course grade.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Define and explain basic concepts, principles, terminology, and techniques for financial
markets, institutions, and instruments.
2. List, define, and explain financial markets, institutions, and instruments.
3. Explain how financial markets, institutions, and instruments constitute the financial
environment in which the business firm, versus the investor, versus the government
operates.
4. Calculate the value and yield of common financial securities, including common stock,
preferred stock, bonds, options, rights, warrants, convertibles, and futures.
5. Explain how financial markets, institutions, and instruments interact to determine interest
rates.
6. Explain how financial markets, institutions, and instruments operate in the international
financial environment.
Purpose
To provide an understanding of the concepts, principles, and analytical techniques appropriate to
the finance field of financial markets, institutions, and instruments. BABA/BSBA Finance major
requirement.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: FIN 4437
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Approved Texts
Burton, M., Nesiba, R. F., & Lombra, R. (2003 or current). An introduction to financial markets
and institutions (1st ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western.
Fabozzi, F. J., & Modigliani, F. G. (2003 or current). Capital markets: Institutions and
instruments (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Fabozzi, F. J., Modigliani, F. G., Jones, F. J., & Ferri, M. G. (2002 or current). Foundations of
financial markets and institutions (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Kidwell, D. S., Blackwell, D. W., Whidbee, D. A., & Peterson, R. L. (2008). Financial
Institutions, Markets, and Money (10th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Miller, R. L. & VanHoose, D. D. (2004 or current). Money, banking, and financial markets (2nd
ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western.
Mishkin, F. S., & Eakins, S. G. (2003 or current). Financial markets and institutions (4th ed.).
Addison-Wesley.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
8. Classroom
2. Course number +
location
section
9. Office location +
3. Term
e-mail address
4. Instructor
10. Office telephone
5. Prerequisites
11. Course
6. Office hours
description,
7. Class days, times
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates,
requirements
dead day, final
exam
18. ADA statement
23. Cheating policy
19. Electronic device 24. Specialization
statement
requirements
20. Additional
(certification,
services,
licensure, teacher
statements
competencies)
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy