ECN 343 - Lending and Credit Analysis

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS 243. An introduction of credit and banking in the United States. Students gain an understanding of credit exposure, credit risk, and debt forms, as well as the reasons why entities borrow credit. The course covers various topics, such as financial instruments, consumer and commercial lending and loans, negotiable instruments, interest rates, and the functioning of the Federal Reserve System. The concepts covered will help credit analysts evaluate industry risks and market competition and understand how the identified risks are likely to affect the performance of the entity. Spring