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Finance and Business Economics (FBE)
- http://www.marshall.usc.edu/fbe/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HOH231; Phone: (213) 740-6515.
- D class assignments for graduate students available in HOH103; Phone: (213) 740-5424.
- BUSINESS (UNDERGRADUATE) - Non-Marshall students may enroll in up to three (3) courses prior to be ing admitted to a Marshall major or minor. BUSINESS (GRADUATE) - Business students may register using USC Web Registration. - Non-business students may register for graduate business electives subject to the following restrictions: (1) proof of undergraduate degree; (2) minimum graduate GPA of 3.2; (3) maximum of 12 units of graduate business courses; and (4) prerequisites completed. All graduate applications and forms are available by calling (213) 740-5424, email: registration@marshall.usc.edu. For the complete list of Business registration policies, visit www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies.
Introduction to current developments in finance and business economics.
- Note: Develop a comprehensive financial plan involving personal budgeting, savings, retirement planning, process of purchasing a home, and investment in stocks.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| Personal Finance | ||||||||||
| 15339R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 42 of 55 | Nimfa Bemis | HOH2 |   | |
| Personal Finance. | ||||||||||
| 15340R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 34 of 50 | Nimfa Bemis | HOH2 | | |
Financial intermediaries in the flow of funds; aggregate financial asset analysis; money markets and interest rates; government debt and its economic effects.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 350 or BUAD 351 or (ECON 251 and ECON 252) or (ECON 203 and ECON 205) or (ECON 351 and ECON 352))
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15343R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 40 | Fatemeh Nazarian | JFF236 | |
Introduction to income-producing real estate from the perspective of finance, market analysis, capital markets, development and investment. Includes focus on analytical techniques and computer applications.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15310R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 67 of 72 | Bob Bridges | HOH1 | |
Case analysis examining economic and financial aspects of real estate decisions for non-business majors. Focuses on dynamics of financing, markets and the development process. Open to all majors. Not available for credit as a senior options course for business majors or for students in the real estate option.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15315R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 36 | Larry Harris | BRI8 | PDF (896962 KB) | |
Legal principles of business: litigation process, constitutionallaw, torts, product liability, crimes, contracts, sales and leases, intellectual property, international law, agency, employment law, and ethics.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15320R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 94 of 95 | Kevin Fields | JFF LL105 | |
This course develops and uses the tools of financial analysis to evaluate the performance and assess the value of individual companies in an industry context.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15324R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 67 of 69 | Julia Plotts | HOH1 | PDF (492504 KB) | |
| 15325R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 60 of 63 | Julia Plotts | HOH1 | PDF (492504 KB) | |
| 15326R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 72 of 73 | Scott Abrams | JKP110 | |
Principles of law regarding real property transactions; buyer-seller, debtor-creditor, landlord-tenant relationships; environmental law and land use control; investments and syndication.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15330R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 97 of 99 | Kevin Fields | JFF LL125 | |
Introductory course on the legal and regulatory environment of international business transactions.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15335R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 57 of 61 | Kerry Fields | JFF236 | Word (206534 KB) | |
Linkage between financial theory and policy and corporate strategy, the role of financial managers in developing corporate strategy; applications of concepts and techniques using cases.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15341R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 53 of 60 | Arthur Korteweg | JFF236 | | |
| 15342R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 51 of 60 | Arthur Korteweg | JFF236 | |
Theories, practices, and technologies of trading at exchanges and in dealer networks. Sources of liquidity, volatility,profitability, and institutional change. Domestic and international public policy issues.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15358R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 48 of 60 | Larry Harris | JFF236 | PDF (957480 KB) | |
Theories and applications of investment decision making; behavior of security prices, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, market efficiency, bond valuation and term structure, derivative securities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15360R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 49 of 70 | Yongxiang Wang | HOH1 | PDF (241258 KB) | |
| 15362R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 59 of 70 | Yongxiang Wang | HOH1 | PDF (241258 KB) | |
Application of advanced investment management techniques in a laboratory setting. Bond portfolio management, quantitative stock screens, derivatives trading, portfolio optimization. Off-site visits and presentations.
- Prerequisite: FBE 453A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration, Business Administration (Cinematic Arts), Business Administration (East Asian Studies), Business Administration (International Relations), Computer Science/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15365D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 20 | Scott Abrams, Suh-Pyng Ku | BRI203 | |
Law and ethics of agency, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, governmental regulation, mergers, creditor rights, secured transactions, bankruptcy, securities regulation, and antitrust.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15367R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 74 of 76 | Kevin Fields | JKP110 | |
A rigorous introduction to the pricing and corporate use of financial derivatives -- futures, options, forwards, and swaps -- on stocks, exchange rates, bonds, and commodities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15370R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 43 of 60 | Mark Griffiths | JFF236 | |
Practical understanding of the major strategic, economic, financial, human resources, and governance issues of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15372R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 60 of 70 | Lloyd Levitin | JKP110 | |
Commercial policies, treaty relationships, examination of policies influencing world trade and finance, the international financial system, exchange rates. Prerequisites: ECON 203 and ECON 205 or ECON 351 and ECON 352. Open only to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
- Prerequisite: 1 from ((ECON 203 and ECON 205) or (ECON 351 and ECON 352))
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15374R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 27 of 60 | Mohammad Safarzadeh | JFF236 | |
Real estate valuation. Three approaches to valuation: Market comparison, income, and cost. Highest and best use analysis. State of the art real estate software.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15375R | 442 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Stephen Silk, Helen Pitts | ACC312 | |
By means of a significant real-world case study chosen each term, the development process is examined from the interrelated perspectives of finance, market analysis, and design and construction technology. Team-generated development proposals are proposed and presented in a consulting environment that includes industry participants.
- Prerequisite: 1 from ((FBE 391 and FBE 470) or FBE 400)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15378R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 46 | Bob Bridges | ACC303 | |
Mixed lecture/case approach covering market analysis, asset valuation, ownership structure, negotiation, asset management, corporate real estate, portfolio management, and affordable housing, appraisal and advanced financial modelling.
- Prerequisite: FBE 391
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15380R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 36 | Bob Bridges | BRI8 | |
Current developments in the field of Finance and Business Economics; topics to be selected each semester.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The FinTech Revolution: Disrupting Traditional Finance | ||||||||||
| 15382R | 431 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:00-9:50pm | Monday | 26 of 45 | Marc Hamud, James Healy | JFF233 | | |
The role of an investment banking associate. Students will effectively function as a junior banker through a sell-side merger and acquisition (M & A) process.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration, Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15422R | 411 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Thursday | 42 of 78 | Brian Little, Colin Campbell | JKP212 | |
Advanced analysis of the economics of the private equity markets. Consider and value private securities in venture capital, initial public offerings, and leveraged buyouts. Prerequisites: GSBA-521b or GSBA-548.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15394R | 033 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 24 of 52 | Kristoffer Houlihan | JKP102 | |
Review of financial institutions and markets, the determinants of interest rates, the impact of government regulation and policy on the financial system. Prerequisite: GSBA 521b or GSBA 548.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
- Note: Section 15396 is a MS Finance core course, and is intended for students admitted to the MS Finance program only. However, if any seats are available, other Marshall graduate students can register via USC Web Registration. If the class is full, Marshall graduate students can submit a completed Wait List Request form to registration@marshall.usc.edu. Section 15396 is not available to non-Marshall graduate students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15396R | 033 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 73 of 76 | Fatemeh Nazarian,Helen Pitts | JKP110 | |
Internal financial management of developing firms. Cash flow analysis; capital budgeting; sources of financing; risk analysis; measurement of profits; and mergers and acquisitions.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15398R | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 37 of 40 | Arthur Korteweg | JKP210 | |
An applications-oriented course to develop the financial and accounting tools required to do financial planning, valuation and assessment of financial performance.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15400R | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 60 of 78 | Lloyd Levitin | JKP110 | | |
| 15401R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Tuesday | 47 of 78 | Julia Plotts | JKP112 | PDF (489248 KB) | |
Linkage between financial theory and policy and corporate strategy; the role of financial managers in developing corporate strategy; applications of concepts and techniques using cases.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15410R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 32 of 52 | Mark Weinstein | JKP202 | PDF (731004 KB) | |
Application of econometric tools and versions of Capital Asset Pricing Models to estimate financial risk and stock market risk premia for portfolio management. Prerequisite: FBE 506 or GSBA 506b or GSBA 524 or (GSBA 516 and GSBA 545).
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 506 or GSBA 506b or GSBA 524 or (GSBA 516 and GSBA 545))
- Note: Section 15419 is for non-business students. To request D-clearance for DEN students, please email masters@gapp.usc.edu Sections 15420 and 15421 are MS Finance core courses, and are intended for students admitted to the MS Finance program only. However, if any seats are available, other Marshall graduate students can register via USC Web Registration. If the class is full, Marshall graduate students can submit a completed Wait List Request form to registration@marshall.usc.edu. Sections 15420 and 15421 are not available to non-Marshall graduate students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15419D | 033 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 15 | Mohammad Safarzadeh | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 15420R | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 39 | Mohammad Safarzadeh | ACC236 | | |
| 15421R | 033 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 40 | Mohammad Safarzadeh | OHE100D | |
Application of advanced portfolio management techniques in a laboratory setting. Bond portfolio management, quantitative stock screens, derivatives trading, portfolio optimization. Off-site visits and presentations.
- Prerequisite: FBE 553A
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15424D | 033 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 18 of 18 | Scott Abrams, Suh-Pyng Ku | BRI203 | |
Theories, practices, and technologies of trading at exchanges and in dealer networks. Sources of liquidity, volatility, profitability, and institutional change. Domestic and international public policy issues.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15425R | 033 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 29 of 52 | Larry Harris | JKP102 | PDF (955910 KB) | |
Analysis and management of common stocks and fixed income securities; development of modern portfolio theory and the efficient market hypothesis; organization of securities markets.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15429R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 52 of 75 | Steven Sapra, Helen Pitts | OHE136 | | |
| 15430D | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 3 of 10 | Steven Sapra, Helen Pitts | DEN@Viterbi | |
Business law of traditional and e-contracts, UCC, crimes, torts, employment, ethics, social responsibility, intellectual property, digital law, e-commerce, accountants' liability, property, estates, and government regulation.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Fundamentals, Business Research, Business Taxation, Finance, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Sustainability and Business, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15436R | 033 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 49 of 78 | Kerry Fields | JKP210 | Word (114206 KB) | |
Legal environment of agency law, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, corporate formation and financing, corporate governance, securities law, acquisitions, bankruptcy, and business ethics.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Marketing
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15440R | 033 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 32 of 78 | Kerry Fields | JKP210 | Word (111324 KB) | |
Analysis of commodity, futures, and options contracts; theoretical and empirical approaches; spot and futures price relationships, speculation and hedging strategies; market efficiency.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15443R | 033 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 36 of 52 | Scott Joslin | JKP102 | |
Practical application of the critical components of M&A: deal flow strategies, preliminary negotiations, deal structures, due diligence, valuation, post-merger integration, and regulations.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15447R | 033 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 69 of 78 | Gerard Hoberg | JKP112 | PDF (115715 KB) | |
| 15448R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 54 of 57 | Gerard Hoberg | JKP202 | PDF (115715 KB) | |
Comparative advantage and gains from trade; factor proportions and efficiency; factor price equalization; terms of trade; tariffs, customs, unions and trade agreements.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration (Real Estate Finance), Business Research, Business Taxation, Finance, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: Section 15456: Special Session dates. See calednar icon.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 15456R | 780 | Lecture | 9:00-11:30am | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Vincenzo Quadrini | | ||
| TBA | Tue, Thu |
Economic, market and financial analysis related to feasibility of real estate development; theory and case analysis. Prerequisite: GSBA 521b or GSBA 548
- Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15463R | 033 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 50 | Bob Bridges | JKP104 | |
This course, an introductory financial analysis (tools, techniques) practicum, emphasizes practical application of asset valuation and portfolio management techniques for those with little previous experience. Duplicates credit in FBE 572 and FBE 573. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15466D | 033 | Lecture | 6:00-9:00pm | Thursday | 9 of 35 | Jim Cunningham | JFF240 | PDF (522734 KB) | |
This practicum emphasizes asset valuation, including applications of tools and inputs (including economics, accounting, and quantitative techniques) in asset valuation for those with prior experience. Duplicates credit in FBE 571 and FBE 573. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15467D | 033 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Saturday | 10 of 20 | Jim Cunningham | JFF233 | |
This is an advanced practicum emphasizing portfolio management skills, including applied strategies (tools, inputs) in equity and fixed-income management for those with extensive prior experience. Duplicates credit in FBE 571 and FBE 572. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15469D | 033 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Saturday | 3 of 20 | Jim Cunningham | JFF240 | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15475D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Analysis of investment in and financing of real estate assets including projections, valuation, deal structure, contracts, portfolio and tax and entity considerations.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15477R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Tuesday | 58 of 70 | John Ayoob | JKP110 | |
Individual or team projects studying the business practices of an industry, company, government agency, country, geographic region, etc. Proposal, data collection, analyses, and written report. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 15478D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 2 | OFFICE | |
Independent research beyond normal course offerings. Proposal, research and written report/paper required. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15480D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Suh-Pyng Ku | OFFICE | | |
| 15481D | 411 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Vincenzo Quadrini, Scott Abrams | OFFICE | |
Supervised on-the-job business experience in the student's area of interest. (Curricular Practical Training.) Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15493D | 033 | 0.5 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Rahsan Akbulut, Wayne Ferson | OFFICE | |
Hands-on practical experience working with a Marshall faculty member in the Finance and Business Economics Department on an ongoing research project. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15479D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Core theory and empirical evidence in corporate finance.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15499R | 415 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 10 | John Matsusaka,Oguzhan Ozbas | HOH706 | |
Advanced and frontier issues in corporate finance. B: mergers and divestitures, product market competition, corporate governance, and finance and development.
- Prerequisite: FBE 630
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15498R | 411 | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Monday | 2 of 15 | Gordon Phillips,Oguzhan Ozbas | HOH506 | |
Financial Economics course that focuses on core theory and empirical evidence in asset pricing.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15497R | 411 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 12 | Wayne Ferson | HOH706 | |