FINC 614A Financial Management (2)

This course prepares the student to explore the major issues in corporate finance. The complexities of financial valuation and decision making are investigated by providing the basic knowledge needed to address the primary areas of concern to the financial manager: the investment or capital budgeting decision, the financial strategy or capital structure question, and working capital management issues. The concepts and theories developed in class are applied to practical, current business situations. Specific topics will include time value of money, valuation of financial instruments, risk assessment, and introduction to capital markets and the global environment. Emphasis is placed on the importance of corporate governance, ethical decisions, and creating value for all stakeholders. This course integrates concepts from accounting, statistics, and economics.