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Accounting and Finance

BUAFAC200 Principles of Accounting

3 semester credits. The course covers the fundamentals of accounting theory and practice and is designed for the non-accounting and finance students. Topics cover accounting terminology, revenue expenses, net income, the accounting equation, debits, credits, balancing the accounting formula, the account structure, and ledgers. Emphasis is given to the use of basic financial accounting concepts to make well-informed business decisions.

BUAFBA260 Introduction to Banking

3 semester credits. This course provides an introduction to the main principles of banking activities as well as fundamentals of financial institutions. Students will gain an understanding of the structure of the banking industry. Theoretical issues related to the modern banking business will be analyzed alongside the management of liquidity and capital. Other topics include the understanding of the bank balance sheet and the role of the central bank, banking systems in different countries, and the corporate governance and organizational arrangements in banking. The course will address the importance of ethics in the sector and the importance of a professional and effective management. As the differences in managing and structuring bank activities throughout the world are considered, the EU banking system and organization will be especially examined and analyzed.

BUAFCF300 Corporate Finance

3 semester credits. This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, and challenges of corporate finance. The main focus is on financing decisions and investment. The following topics are addressed: risk and return, asset markets and market efficiency, valuation, capital structure, capital budgeting, dividend policy, and derivative securities. Some consideration will also be given to financial management issues that multinational firms face, with an emphasis on the effects of currency denomination on financial decisions.

BUAFFS620 Operational and Financial Strategies

3 semester credits. The course is designed to help students to "think strategically" and to evaluate results from the perspective of an organization operating in an increasingly diverse and competitive environment. Students will explore and acquire financial tools and competencies for budgetary planning and analysis. The course will provide a basic understanding of financial strategies and their related risks, analysis of financial information, and budgeting. Prerequisites: Successful completion of an undergraduate degree is required for this course.

BUAFIB320 International Banking

3 semester credits. The course focuses on international financial institutions and banking activities. Topics include credit and market risk management, country risk assessment, bank exposure to liquidity, international debt crises and regulations, VAR analysis, RAROC, and international rules for bank capital. Case studies are used frequently as a teaching tool to present real-life banking experiences in the classroom. Prerequisites: Corporate Finance or equivalent.