Course Descriptions

FINN 3271 Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (3 credit hrs)
A study of the different types of nonspeculative risks faced by individuals and businesses and the possible alternative methods of treating such risks. An examination of the specific application of these methods with regard to life health, property, casualty and liability contracts. (Fall, Spring)

FINN 3272 Life Insurance and Professional Financial Planning (3) This course explains the uses of life insurance, annuities, health insurance and Social Security in the financial planning context. It explains the integration of social security benefits, employer-provided benefits, and individually purchased life insurance and investments into comprehensive financial plans. Students successfully completing this course should understand the need for and main techniques of financial planning in contemporary U.S. society. (Fall)

FINN 3273 Property and Casualty (3)
Involves an analysis of the needs of business and individuals for property and casualty insurance and the nature of coverage available. Includes an examination of property and casualty insurance products with an emphasis on contract language, case law, the use of contracts, the type of coverage afforded, and underwriting procedures. (Fall)

FINN 3275 Advanced Risk Management (3)
Provides an in-depth analysis of techniques that firms can use to handle non-speculative pure risks. Risk handling devices and how they are applied to business problems are discusses. Some of the techniques examined include self-insurance, captives, financial instruments, and retentions. Included is an analysis of loss data and how it can be utilized to select a risk handling technique. (Spring)

FINN 3276 Employee Benefits (3)
Provides an analysis of group plans (e.g.: medical, life, disability and retirement), stock option plans, profit sharing plans and statutory benefits (e.g.: workers' compensation and social security). Includes a review of legislation affecting these plans. Non-traditional plans (e.g.: child care, flex time, wellness programs) are also examined. (Spring)

FINN 3277 Legal Aspects of Insurance (3)
Provides an in-depth analysis of the impact that statutes, regulations and litigation have on risk management and insurance. Will examine the impact the courts have had on claims handling. (On demand)

FINN 3222 Investments (3)
Prerequisite: FINN 3120. Major topics are security analysis and portfolio management. The viewpoint is that of the investment professional concerned with evaluation of individual securities and management of security portfolios. (Fall, Spring, Evening)

MKTG 3213 Professional Selling and Sales Management (3) Prerequisite: MKTG 3110. An overview of skills and knowledge involved in individual selling and management of sales programs. Emphasis on sales and sales management theories and their applications. (Fall, Spring)

MGMT 3273 Small Business Management (3)
Prerequisites: OPER 3100, MKTG 3110, FINN 3120, MGMT 3140; junior standing. Consideration of opportunities and obstacles of starting and operating a small business. Emphasis will be on integrating all managerial requirements (financial, marketing, operation, legal, logistics, accounting and behavioral) of owning and operating a small business. Study of opportunities and assistance provided by franchises, federal, state and local agencies. Practice in solving problems gained through case analysis. (Fall, Summer)

FINN 3800 Directed Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the Department and junior standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study will design the student's work assignments. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. (On demand)
 
 

This track requires a minimum of 120 semester hours (including 42 hours of core courses within The Belk College of Business Administration), 9 hours of mathematics and statistics, completion of the University General Education Requirements and 18 hours in the individualized concentration listed above.