FNC 280 - Applied Financial Statistics, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): MTH 120 or higher and ACC 245 (ACC 245 waived for Statistics Minors)
This course will focus on statistical techniques for the analysis of financial market data, including stocks, options, etc. The course objective is to equip students with fundamental statistical analytical techniques to be prepared for careers in the accounting and finance professions. The course provides students with a solid foundation of statistical problem solving empirical methods coupled with the ability to critically evaluate financial data and findings. Financial applications are emphasized but the course serves areas of business applications where statistical concepts are needed. All applications will be analyzed using Bloomberg and Excel.