2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jun 04, 2025  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

FIN 319 - Financial Institutions


Credits: 3
This course examines the functions and practices of the major types of financial institutions in our economy. Students will understand the basic operations of - and issues surrounding - commercial banks, thrifts, insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds, finance companies, venture capital firms, investment banks, and brokerage firms. Students will also learn the basic functions of the Federal Reserve System.
Prerequisite: ECON-203 or ECON-201, and FIN-312