Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
SOSC 445 - FINANCE PRACTICUM
Long Title: FINANCE AND BANKING PRACTICUM
Department: Social Sciences Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course is designed to give interested students first-hand knowledge of the banking and financial services industry and its role in the global economy. Topics include business analysis, credit analysis, risk management, investment banking, commercial real estate and private equity and venture capital. Additionally students will explore the tools and techniques used by the financial industry such as Excel, Bloomberg, MATLAB, and SQL. The course comprises both classroom meetings and a 10-hour per week on-site experience, including opportunities to shadow key stakeholders. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.