MPA 625

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Debt Management

Public Service and Ethics Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Advanced study of capital markets, debt instruments, bond issues, debt servicing, and financial disclosure requirements.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Expanding Base Knowledge

Learning Outcome

Students will differentiate the roles of the various bond market participants, identify the various bond types with their unique structuring characteristics, and apply them to specific project purposes.

Title

Process Skills and Critical Thinking

Learning Outcome

Students will create various amortization schedules, calculate bond yields utilized in municipal finance, and appropriately size a bond issue.

Title

Current issues and Market Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will monitor and interpret current market trends and regulatory events based upon the knowledge and understanding they receive in class.

Title

Expanding Base Knowledge and Governmental Management Practic

Learning Outcome

Students will recognize key rating ratios and best practices.