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Evaluates a wide range of short-term and long-term vehicles. Treasury bills,
commercial papers Euro-dollars, bankers’ acceptances, common stocks,
preferred stocks, and commercial bonds, the effects of interest rates on short-
term and long-term vehicles are examined.

FINA 723 SPECULATIVE MARKETS
Former course number 623
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The course analyzes the concept of speculation. Day trading puts and call
options, speculative stocks, and junk bonds and their impact on financial markets

Human Resource Development

HURD 601 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This basic course is designed to provide an overview of the principles and
philosophy associated with the field of Human Resource Development. The
course will explore the major thrust of HRD, its activities, roles, and functions in
the organization. Training, education, and development are major areas of
examination with regard to their impact on human performance and
productivity. The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
publication, Models for Excellence, will be used as a major reference for this
course.
HURD 608 CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course provides students with an overview of the application of career
development management principles in organizations. The major thrust of the
course will focus on developing counseling and human resources skills of the
human resource practitioner. Attention will be given to the HRD practitioner's
role in the design, development, and implementation of organization programs
to ensure maximum utilization of a diverse work force. Counseling strategies,
theories of career development, and individual assessment will be a major part
of the course work.

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