Introduction to Finance includes the basic concepts of models of finance; the major thematic areas that will be included are time value of money, valuation of securities, risk and return, analysis of financial statements, cash flow statements and working capital.
Course Objectives:
This will be your first course in Finance the main objective of the course is get familiar with Finance the basics concepts and models that entail conventional finance. This will provide basis for future courses in the area of Finance, it will also enlighten you on financial aspects of business if you chose any other specialization.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete the following key tasks:
1. Have a good understanding of the major concepts and topics of finance; 2. Be able to apply these concepts; 3. And, most importantly, be able to think logically and systematically in financial terms.
Introduction
The Role of Financial Management
The Business, Tax and Financial Environments
Valuation
The Time Value of Money
The Valuation of Long-Term Securities
Risk and Return
Measuring Portfolio Risk
Tools of Financial Analysis and Planning
Financial Statement Analysis
Funds Analysis, Cash-Flow Analysis, and Financial Planning
Capital Budgeting
Capital Budgeting and Estimating Cash Flows .
Capital Budgeting Techniques
A Multiple Internal Rates of Return
Replacement Chain Analysis.
Text book:
Fundamentals of Finance by James C Van Horne and John M. Wachowicz
Reference Book:
Introduction to Finance by Lawrence J. Gitman and Jeff Madura
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Course Description
Financial management is an intermediate course of Finance which focuses on application of Financial techniques in context of Organizations, the major thematic are Working capital, Capital Structure, Cost of Capital, Dividend Policy and Inventory and Securities Management.
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