FIN 580

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Special Topics in Finance

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Credit: 0 TO 4 hours.

Lectures and discussions relating to new areas of interest. See class schedule for topics and prerequisites.

0 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours in a semester; may be repeated to a maximum of 32 hours in subsequent semesters. Credit is not given for FIN 528 and FIN 580 (66393), Section ADF. Prerequisite: Varies by section.

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FIN 580 class schedule data for fall 2022
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
50882	Lecture-Discussion	CB	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	1029C Business Instructional Fac	Brobst, C	Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/22/22-10/14/22 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: MSF Academy Section Info: Restricted to Graduate Students within Finance. This course will address functions served by institutions and professionals in the finance industry and the skills, experience, and expertise used to attain professional roles in specific fields. The primary course objective is to foster students’ understanding and articulation of common industry practices, pertinent issues, and the students’ own experience and coursework that prepares them to perform professional activities in their fields of interest. Students will use their own research to assess initial and future areas for development towards their readiness to attain entry level roles and support career progression. Additional objectives include ongoing awareness of current industry issues, events, and practices, enhancing career placement related skills, and setting a foundation to build and maintain a network of industry participants. Registration is contingent upon an admission screening process. Students accepted into the course will be notified by the instructor. Applications may be found online at https://go.gies.illinois.edu/MSFAcademyApply Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Finance -UIUC, MS: Finance Cost Rec -UIUC, MS: Finance - UIUC, or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.
66670	Lecture-Discussion	CF	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	2057 Business Instructional Fac	Smith, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Corporate Finance Section Info: This course will cover a broad range of corporate finance topics providing a comprehensive overview of the material. At the conclusion of the course, students will understand the broad fundamental concepts of corporate finance in a unifying model. The text we will be using provides an excellent introduction to the concepts. Topics can be explored in more detail based on class interest and experience. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MS: Finance Cost Rec -UIUC or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.
58447	Discussion/ Recitation Lecture	GMT GMT	11:00AM -12:20PM 11:00AM -12:20PM	F MW	209 David Kinley Hall 243 Wohlers Hall	Han, H Miller, N	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: General Microeconomic Theory Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to PHD:Finance -UIUC or PHD: Finance - UIUC.
66383	Practice	INT	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Widdicks, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Section Title: Internship Section Info: Instructor Approval Required, 0 credit hour section. Course is required for students completing an internship within finance field during the fall term. Restricted for MS Finance students. Students must have confirmed an internship in order to take the course. Students on F1 visa must also submit CPT documents to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). S/U grading only. Range IV tuition and applicable fees apply. Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Finance -UIUC, MS: Finance Cost Rec -UIUC, MS: Finance - UIUC, or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.
65522	Online	OPT	4:00PM -6:20PM	R	n.a.	Natenberg, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Option Trading & Market-Making Section Info: . Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MS: Financial Engineering.
60285	Lecture-Discussion	P1	9:00AM -10:20AM	F	241 Wohlers Hall	Pae, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Data Science & Python for Fin. Section Info: Data Science and Python for Finance. The financial industry is increasingly adopting Python. Libraries such as NumPy and pandas provide extraordinary insights into data analysis. This course focuses specifically on introducing Python for financial analysis. The first part of the course provides a detailed understanding of Python basics. Data structures, numerical computing with NumPy, and data analysis with pandas will be explained. The second part applies Python in solving problems in corporate finance and performing investment analysis. Topics include capital budgeting decisions, equity valuation, risk and return, portfolio optimization, and technical trading strategies. Course is restricted to MSF students. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MS:Finance -UIUC, MS: Finance Cost Rec -UIUC, MS: Finance - UIUC, or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.
50081	Lecture-Discussion	P2	10:30AM -11:50AM	F	241 Wohlers Hall	Gao, X	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Adv. Data Sci & Python for Fin Section Info: Advanced Data Science & Python for Finance .This course aims to expand your knowledge in Python and provide data analytics tools to solve problems in finance. The first part of the course presents advanced topics in pandas, including hierarchical indexing, data manipulation, handling missing values, and data visualization. The second part of the course focuses on analyzing data and solving real-world problems such as investigating market responses to earnings announcements, comparing value and growth investing, forecasting stock prices, predicting bankruptcy, and estimating house prices. By the end of the term, you will gain competency in performing financial analysis using Python. Course is restricted to MSF students. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MS:Finance -UIUC, MS: Finance Cost Rec -UIUC, MS: Finance - UIUC, or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.
66703	Lecture-Discussion	P3	1:00PM -2:20PM	F	2007 Business Instructional Fac	Pae, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Data Science & Python for Fin. Section Info: Data Science and Python for Finance. The financial industry is increasingly adopting Python. Libraries such as NumPy and pandas provide extraordinary insights into data analysis. This course focuses specifically on introducing Python for financial analysis. The first part of the course provides a detailed understanding of Python basics. Data structures, numerical computing with NumPy, and data analysis with pandas will be explained. The second part applies Python in solving problems in corporate finance and performing investment analysis. Topics include capital budgeting decisions, equity valuation, risk and return, portfolio optimization, and technical trading strategies. Course is restricted to MSF students. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MS:Finance -UIUC, MS: Finance Cost Rec -UIUC, MS: Finance - UIUC, or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.
52597	Lecture-Discussion	PHD	11:00AM -12:50PM	F	245 Wohlers Hall	Choi, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Section Title: Finance Doctoral Seminar Section Info: This is a seminar for finance PhD students. Doctoral students from other departments may register with consent of instructor. Restriction(s): Restricted to PHD:Finance -UIUC or PHD: Finance - UIUC.
50376	Lecture-Discussion	TZ	2:00PM -5:00PM	F	1029C Business Instructional Fac	Zhang, Q	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/17/22-12/07/22 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: MSF Academy Cases Section Info: . Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Finance -UIUC, MS: Finance Cost Rec -UIUC, MS: Finance - UIUC, or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.