XM 674 - Financial Management I

(2.50 cr.)

Focuses on the theory and practice of finance from a corporate perspective. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of financial decisions in determining value. Students learn the basic techniques of financial management, skills in analyzing risks and financial returns in specific situations, and financial issues faced by general management. Topics include valuation theory, financial markets, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and international finance.