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4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
1.30
Easiness
1.00
Total regs
104

Grade Distribution

Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
1.30
A
85.7%
30
B
14.3%
5
C
0.0%
0
D
0.0%
0
F
0.0%
0
W
0.0%
0
A–F + W
35
Other outcomes
69
All registrations
104

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
1.30
Easiness
1.00
C or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.0%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
35
A–F and W outcomes

FIN 495 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

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Shea, Justin M
3.86
RMP
4.2
20 reviews
Graded
35
Total regs
104
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About This Class

Multidisciplinary analysis of organization strategy and policy using case method and/or business simulation. Assignments involve extensive library research as well as oral and written reports. Course Information: Credit is not given for FIN 495 if the student has credit in ACTG 495 or IDS 495 or MGMT 495 . Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 and FIN 320 and Senior Standing and completion of all Business Core courses; or consent of the instructor.

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Shea, Justin M
3.86
4.2 (20)
35
104