Sara Robicheaux

Associate Professor of Finance

Office:

Harbert 208

Contact Information:

Birmingham-Southern College
Box 549023
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-4828
Office Fax: (205) 226-3080
E-mail: srobiche@bsc.edu

Personal Web Page

Brief Career Background:

BSC: Assistant Professor from 2002-Present
UNC - Chapel Hill: Visiting Assistant Professor 2000-2002

Educational Background:

Birmingham-Southern College: BS in Math
University of Alabama: MA in Economics & PhD in Finance

Areas of Academic Interest:

Teaching:

Corporate Finance

Banking

Courses Taught:

BA 372 Principles of Finance I (1)
An introductory course in the principles of financial analysis directed at developing the tools necessary for sound financial decision making. Major topics include an overview of the financial environment, valuation, financial forecasting, and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: AC 221 and 222, BA 201, and EC 202. Fall, Spring.

BA/EC 414 Investments (1)
A study of various financial instruments and investment theories. The primary objective of this course is to develop analytical tools for making investment decisions and to learn practical applications of investment theory. These tools facilitate portfolio selection and the relationship between risk and return. The application of these tools leads to an understanding of stocks, bonds, options and mutual funds. Prerequisite: BA 372. Spring.

BA 415 Portfolio Management I (1⁄2)
A study of theories of portfolio management and investing strategies. Students begin with an asset allocation decision, and then create an investment policy.They will choose investments and manage a financial portfolio. Students will be able to transfer their knowledge directly from theory to application. Students are expected to enroll in BA 416 in the spring. Prerequisite: consent. Fall.

BA 416 Portfolio Management II (1⁄2)
A study of theories of portfolio management and investing strategies. Students begin with an asset allocation decision, and then create an investment policy.They will choose investments and manage a financial portfolio. Students will be able to transfer their knowledge directly from theory to application. Prerequisite: BA 415. Spring.

BA 474 Principles of Finance II (1)
A second course in the principles of financial analysis directed at developing the skills of financial decision making. Major topics include current asset management and international finance. In addition, the course develops the student’s ability to make financial decisions by using a case study format that builds on the skills developed in BA 372. Prerequisite: BA 372.

PPM 551 Financial Management I