Spring 2021 Finance

Location: 2433 UH; Phone: (312) 996-2980. For some courses in Finance, priority in enrollment will be given to students whose college or curriculum requires that course. Other students who meet the prerequisites may be accommodated during late registration as space permits. Part-time evening MBA students may be given priority in registration for evening MBA course sections.

Last generated: Thursday, May 20 2021 11:24 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

FIN 250

Personal Finance

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): MATH 110. Recommended background: Any 100-level MATH, ACTG, or FIN course. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44249LCDARRANGEDBateman, AOnline Asynchronous
44250LCDARRANGEDBateman, AOnline Asynchronous
44248LCDARRANGEDFuzesi, BOnline Asynchronous
44261LCDARRANGEDFuzesi, BOnline Asynchronous
44263LCDARRANGEDFuzesi, BOnline Asynchronous

FIN 301

Introduction to Managerial Finance

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36003LEC10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWFARR2ONLHu, XOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
37637LEC11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWFARR2ONLHu, XOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
42462LEC12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLHealy, TOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Music Business or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
42600LEC02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRARR2ONLHealy, TOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Summer Session or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Entrepreneurship or Music Business or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).

FIN 302

Introduction to Investments

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42598LEC10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWFARR2ONLLin, JOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
42599LEC11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWFARR2ONLLin, JOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
36005LEC12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLGenc, EOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Human Resource Management or Entrepreneurship or Management major(s) or minor(s).
38695LEC02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRARR2ONLGenc, EOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s). Departmental Approval Required

FIN 310

Investments

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 300; or FIN 301 and FIN 302.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15574LCD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWFARR2ONLDemyanyk, YOnline Synchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Management or Human Resource Management major(s) or minor(s).
40004LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLAkbas, FOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
42906LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWFARR2ONLLin, JOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
38369LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLBondarenko, OOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).
42463LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRARR2ONLBondarenko, OOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).

FIN 320

Managerial Finance

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 300; or FIN 301 and FIN 302. Restricted to Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Accounting or Bus Admin-Undeclared or Information & Decision Sci or Marketing or Summer Session or Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management or Management major(s) or minor(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15578LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLMurphy, DOnline Synchronous
42464LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLZabotina, TOnline Asynchronous
44251LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLMurphy, DOnline Synchronous
15577LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLZabotina, TOnline Asynchronous
41791LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWFARR2ONLZabotina, TOnline Asynchronous

FIN 330

Quantitative Methods

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): IDS 270. Recommended background: Fin 300; or Fin 301 & Fin 302. Restricted to Business Administration.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41792LEC10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWFARR2ONLSipahi Akbas, ROnline Asynchronous
39376LEC11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLSipahi Akbas, ROnline Asynchronous
36006LEC02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRARR2ONLSipahi Akbas, ROnline Asynchronous

FIN 340

International Financial Markets

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 300; or FIN 301 and FIN 302. Restricted to Business Administration.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36007LEC11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWFARR2ONLArslan Ayaydin, OOnline Asynchronous
42831LEC12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWFARR2ONLArslan Ayaydin, OOnline Asynchronous

FIN 396

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor, and the Department Head. Restricted to Business Administration or UIC Extended Campus. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11505CNFARRANGEDArslan Ayaydin, O

FIN 412

Portfolio Management

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 310. Restricted to Business Administration or UIC Extended Campus.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30501LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLChen, HOnline Synchronous

FIN 416

Options and Futures Markets

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 310.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15582LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWFARR2ONLGolubeva, EOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Business Administration or UIC Extended Campus.
42836LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWFARR2ONLGolubeva, EOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Business Administration or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs.

FIN 421

Advanced Corporate Finance

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 320. Recommended background: Understanding financial statements, time value of money, rates of return, market efficiency, and basic concepts of risk, and discount rates. This class cannot serve as an introductory level course for unprepared students. For students who lack confidence in their mastery of the prerequisite material, self-study review of chapters 112 of Essentials of Corporate Finance by Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan, the required text for FIN 320, is strongly recommended. Restricted to Finance major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44264LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMARR2ONLAkbas, FOnline Asynchronous
44295LCD02:00 PM - 03:30 PMARR2ONLAkbas, FOnline Asynchronous

FIN 449

Applied Equity Investment Management

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 (undergraduate students); FIN 510 (graduate students). Recommended background: A keen interest/ passion for the markets in general and the equity markets in particular.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36010LEC02:00 PM - 04:50 PMMARR2ONLWightkin, JOnline Synchronous
3 hours Restricted to Business Administration. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
36289LEC02:00 PM - 04:50 PMMARR2ONLWightkin, JOnline Synchronous
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
43017LEC05:00 PM - 08:00 PMMARR2ONLWightkin, JOnline Synchronous
3 hours Restricted to Business Administration. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
43357LEC05:00 PM - 08:00 PMMARR2ONLWightkin, JOnline Synchronous
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

FIN 479

Enterprise Risk Management

3 OR 4 hours. Same as IDS 479. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 300; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: IDS 473 or FIN 473.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36284LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRARR2ONLLee, YOnline Synchronous
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
36285LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRARR2ONLLee, YOnline Synchronous
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

FIN 480

Market Microstructure and Electronic Trading

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 310; FIN 330 or IDS 270 (undergraduate students); FIN 510 (graduate students). Recommended Background: IDS 371 (undergraduate students); IDS 570 (graduate students). Restricted to Business Administration.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42946LEC03:00 PM - 05:30 PMWARR2ONLMurphy, DOnline Synchronous
Securities Mkts High Frequency

FIN 494

Special Topics in Finance

1 TO 4 hours. 1 to 3 undergraduate hours. 2 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Students may register for more than one section per term. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours for undergraduates; may be repeated to a maximum of 8 hourse for graduate students. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39427LCD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWFARR2ONLHanson, AOnline Synchronous
3 hours Real Estate Market Analysis Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or UIC Extended Campus. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
43289LCD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWFARR2ONLHanson, AOnline Synchronous
4 hours Real Estate Mkt Analysis Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs. Restricted to Graduate Non-Degree Chicago or Graduate - Chicago.
42896LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRARR2ONLLopez, LOnline Synchronous
3 hours Commercial Real Estate Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required
43290LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRARR2ONLLopez, LOnline Synchronous
4 hours Commercial Real Estate Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Departmental Approval Required
41849LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLMcMillen, DOnline Synchronous
3 hours Real Estate Data Analysis Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or UIC Extended Campus. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
41850LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLMcMillen, DOnline Synchronous
4 hours Real Estate Data Analysis Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or UIC Extended Campus. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
39428LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWFARR2ONLDemyanyk, YOnline Synchronous
3 hours Financial Modeling The course introduces students to the challenges faced by businesses in their day-to-day operations, including investment and financing decisions. The focus of the course is on the key elements of financial modeling and valuation such as cash flow forecasting, applying various valuation methods, appreciating the role of assumptions, and understanding how strategic decisions impact firm value. The course emphasizes cutting-edge Excel modeling skills. Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or UIC Extended Campus. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
43291LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWFARR2ONLDemyanyk, YOnline Synchronous
4 hours Financial Modeling The course introduces students to the challenges faced by businesses in their day-to-day operations, including investment and financing decisions. The focus of the course is on the key elements of financial modeling and valuation such as cash flow forecasting, applying various valuation methods, appreciating the role of assumptions, and understanding how strategic decisions impact firm value. The course emphasizes cutting-edge Excel modeling skills. Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
44252LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWFARR2ONLDemyanyk, YOnline Synchronous
3 hours Financial Modeling The course introduces students to the challenges faced by businesses in their day-to-day operations, including investment and financing decisions. The focus of the course is on the key elements of financial modeling and valuation such as cash flow forecasting, applying various valuation methods, appreciating the role of assumptions, and understanding how strategic decisions impact firm value. The course emphasizes cutting-edge Excel modeling skills. Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs.
43020LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRARR2ONLFarre-Mensa, JOnline Synchronous
3 hours Alternative Investments Aims to help students understand the investment opportunities available in venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds, both from a quantitative and a qualitative perspective, using a combination of lectures and case discussions. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): FIN 301 and FIN 302. Recommended Background: FIN 310 and FIN 320. Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
43293LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRARR2ONLFarre-Mensa, JOnline Synchronous
4 hours Alternative Investments Aims to help students understand the investment opportunities available in venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds, both from a quantitative and a qualitative perspective, using a combination of lectures and case discussions. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): FIN 301 and FIN 302. Recommended Background: FIN 310 and FIN 320. Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
42027LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMRARR2ONLBadger, TOnline Synchronous
3 hours Financial Communication The learn-by-doing course concentrates mostly on developing strong writing skills, with topics based on economic and financial scenarios. Students will learn how to better research organize, analyze and summarize material while creating clear, accurate and persuasive communication (papers, slide decks and oral presentations) for a range of audiences. Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or UIC Extended Campus. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
43295LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMRARR2ONLBadger, TOnline Synchronous
4 hours Financial Communication The learn-by-doing course concentrates mostly on developing strong writing skills, with topics based on economic and financial scenarios. Students will learn how to better research, organize, analyze and summarize material while creating clear, accurate and persuasive communication (papers, slide decks and oral presentations) for a range of audiences. Restricted to Business Administration, Graduate College, or VP Academic & Enrollment Svcs. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

FIN 499

Research Experience

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and department head. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42483C1ARRANGEDBodnaruk, AOnline Asynchronous

FIN 500

Introduction to Corporate Finance

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ACTG 500. Not intended for Undergrad - Chicago or Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36378LCDARRANGEDHealy, TOnline Asynchronous
Restricted to Accounting or Real Estate or Healthcare Administration or Business Analytics or Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt or Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems major(s). Online
43021LCD01:00 PM - 03:30 PMSARR2ONLGuo, ROnline Synchronous
Restricted to Accounting or Marketing or Real Estate or Healthcare Administration or Business Analytics or Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt or Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems major(s). Departmental Approval Required
36030LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMMARR2ONLGuo, ROnline Synchronous
Restricted to Accounting or Real Estate or Healthcare Administration or Business Analytics or Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt or Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems major(s).

FIN 510

Investments

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 500. Restricted to Accounting or Business Analytics or Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt or Business Administration (MBA) major(s). Not intended for Undergrad - Chicago or Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15594LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMTARR2ONLBondarenko, OOnline Synchronous

FIN 516

Theory and Structure of Options and Futures Markets

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 510. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15597LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMWARR2ONLMiller, JOnline Synchronous

FIN 520

Corporate Finance

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): FIN 500. Restricted to Accounting or Business Administration (MBA) major(s). Not intended for Undergrad - Chicago or Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37266LCD09:00 AM - 12:00 PMSARR2ONLAdams, ROnline Synchronous
Departmental Approval Required
15598LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMMARR2ONLZabotina, TOnline Asynchronous

FIN 594

Special Topics in Finance

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44567LCDARRANGEDLopez, LOnline Asynchronous
4 hours Commercial Real Estate Restricted to Graduate Non-Degree Chicago or Graduate - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required
41808LCD01:00 PM - 03:30 PMMWARR2ONLHanson, AMeets 08-Mar-21 - 30-Apr-21.Online Synchronous
4 hours Real Estate Market Analysis Meets 08-Mar-21 - 30-Apr-21. Departmental Approval Required
42029LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMRARR2ONLBadger, TOnline Synchronous
4 hours Financial Communication
44254LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMRARR2ONLFarre-Mensa, JOnline Synchronous
4 hours Alternative Investments Aims to help students understand the investment opportunities available in venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds, both from a quantitative and a qualitative perspective, using a combination of lectures and case discussions. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): FIN 301 and FIN 302. Recommended Background: FIN 310 and FIN 320.
15604LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMTARR2ONLFuzesi, BOnline Asynchronous
4 hours Advanced Financial Planning Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Departmental Approval Required
38562LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMTARR2ONLHemphill, R; Pruitt, M; Ryan, WOnline Synchronous
4 hours Energy Markets & Contracting Restricted to Graduate Non-Degree Chicago or Graduate - Chicago.
42424LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMRARR2ONLOrsinger, T; Rosenberg, H; Spillane, DMeets 11-Jan-21 - 05-Mar-21.Online Synchronous
2 hours Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains Meets 11-Jan-21 - 05-Mar-21.

FIN 596

Independent Study in Finance

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department head or instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11508CNFARRANGEDWeber, R

FIN 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35109CNFARRANGEDZhang, LOnline Asynchronous