Course Description

Course Discription

The study of finance focuses on makig decisions that enhance the value of the firm. This course studies corporate finance and capital markets, emphasizing the financial aspects of managerial decisions. The course touches on all areas of finance, including the valuation of real and financial assets, and corporate financing and dividend policy. This course also discuses the management of financial resources – how to best find and use investments and financing opportunities in an ever-changing and increasingly complex environment.

Course Objectives

• This course focuses on developing an understanding of Finance as a primary tool of business management. It will show how financial theories are used throughout companies and are used as tools which enables managers to make decisions, evaluate and control an organization.
• Provide overview of financial concepts and how to use them as a management tool.
• Specific attention is given to present value and capital budgeting, financial statement analysis, valuation of securities, financial decisions, capital structure, dividend policies, short-term capital management, and corporate restructuring.

For detailed please see the course syllabus. syllabuskeu230-gsl1415