AC 585.  GOVERNMENT/NOT FOR PROFIT ACCOUNTING  3 cr.  Prerequisite: AC 304.  Techniques of financial reporting by governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations.  Recommended for students wishing to pursue CPA licensure.

AC 592. ADVANCED AUDITING  3 cr.  Prerequisite: AC 431. Provides in-depth understanding of selected auditing topics, including risk assessment, the impact of information technology on audits, evidence evaluation and auditor independence.  Designed to improve critical-thinking abilities necessary during audit engagements. Case studies and projects provide practical applications of the auditing standards and require students to use professional judgment.

AC 595. INDEPENDENT STUDY  1-3 cr.  In-depth reading or research project conducted under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty.  Permission from the Director of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count towards the degree.

AC 598. CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING  1-3 cr.  A special course which offers selected topics on an occasional basis.  Topics and prerequisites will be announced when offered.  Permission from the Director of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count towards the degree.

EC 561. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS  3 cr.  Prerequisites: EC 521.  International trade theory, trade restrictions and international integration and organization.  Balance of payments theory, exchange rates, foreign exchange markets, and the international monetary system.

EC 595. INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 cr.  In-depth reading or research project conducted under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty.  Permission from the Director of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count towards the degree.

EC 598.  CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN ECONOMICS  1-3 cr.  A special course which offers selected topics on an occasional basis.  Topics and prerequisites will be announced when offered.  Permission from the Director of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count towards the degree.

FN 561. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE  3 cr.  Prerequisite: FN 521.  Financial problems in the management of multinational businesses.

FN 583. CAPITAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS  3 cr.  Prerequisite: FN 521.  Purposes and functions of capital markets.  Unique features of price determination in financial markets, analysis of financial intermediation, management of assets and liabilities, industry structure and regulation.  Practical issues addressed by case studies and/or simulation exercises.

FN 584. INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT  3 cr.  Prerequisite: FN 521. Broad overview of the investment process, including nature of the securities markets, security selection, and portfolio management.  Theory and practice.  Analysis and practical applications in case studies and projects.

FN 585. MANAGING RISK WITH DERIVATIVES  3 cr.  Prerequisite: FN 521.  Approaches to identifying and measuring risk.  Developing strategies to alter risk profiles, including pricing, speculation and hedging techniques.  Analysis of derivatives, particularly futures and options.

FN 595. INDEPENDENT STUDY  1-3 cr.  In-depth reading or research project conducted under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty.  Permission from the Director of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count towards the degree.

FN 598. CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN FINANCE  1-3 cr.  A special course which offers selected topics on an occasional basis.  Topics and prerequisites will be announced when offered.  Permission from the Director of Graduate Business Programs is required for this course to count towards the degree.