Build a solid foundation in financial management with FIN500, a comprehensive course designed to equip students with essential principles and practices of finance. From understanding financial markets to mastering corporate finance techniques, this course covers key topics that empower students to make informed financial decisions and effectively manage financial resources.
 
Course Highlights:
Introduction to Finance: Understand the fundamental concepts and functions of finance, including the role of financial markets, institutions, and the importance of financial management in organizations.
Financial Statements and Analysis: Learn how to interpret and analyze financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, to assess the financial health of an organization.
Time Value of Money: Gain proficiency in time value of money concepts, including present value, future value, annuities, and perpetuities, and understand their applications in various financial decisions.
Risk and Return: Explore the relationship between risk and return, including the concepts of diversification, portfolio theory, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
Valuation of Securities: Learn how to value different types of securities, including stocks and bonds, using various valuation models and techniques.
Capital Budgeting: Understand the principles and techniques of capital budgeting, including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback period, and profitability index, and learn how to evaluate investment projects.
Cost of Capital: Explore the concept of cost of capital, including the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), and understand its importance in corporate finance decision-making.
Financial Planning and Forecasting: Gain insights into financial planning and forecasting techniques, including pro forma financial statements, cash budgeting, and financial modeling.
Working Capital Management: Learn about the management of working capital components, such as cash, receivables, inventory, and payables, and understand how to optimize working capital to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
Corporate Financing Decisions: Explore different sources of corporate financing, including debt, equity, and hybrid securities, and understand the factors influencing capital structure decisions.
Dividend Policy: Understand the theories and determinants of dividend policy, including the implications of dividend payout ratios and the impact of dividends on shareholder value.
International Finance: Gain an understanding of international finance concepts, including exchange rates, foreign exchange risk, international capital budgeting, and the impact of globalization on financial decision-making.
 
Who Should Enroll:
FIN500 is ideal for students pursuing degrees in finance, business administration, accounting, or related fields, as well as professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in financial management. This course is suitable for beginners with no prior background in finance as well as those with some experience looking to deepen their understanding of financial principles and practices.