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BHM805Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Corporate Finance

This course introduces students to corporate finance principles and practices. It explores financial statement analysis, investment decisions, financing strategies, and dividend policies. Students will learn to apply financial tools and techniques for effective decision-making in corporate organizations. The course also covers working capital management, capital structure, cost of capital, and risk assessment. Mergers, re-organizations, and international finance are also discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of corporate financial management.

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28h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Corporate FinanceInvestment DecisionsFinancial AnalysisDividend PolicyCapital Structure

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Corporate Finance Overview

2

Financial Statement Analysis

3

Investment Decisions

4

Financing Decisions

5

Dividend Policy

6

Capital Budgeting

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Financial Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Investment Banker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Portfolio Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Corporate Treasurer

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Management Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

BankingInvestment ManagementCorporate FinanceConsultingInsurance

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module I: Overview of Corporate Finance

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to Corporate Finance

2 study hours
  • •Define corporate finance, its scope, and goals.
  • •Identify and explain the tools used in corporate finance.

Unit 2: Objective Function in Corporate Finance

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the need for an objective function in corporate finance.
  • •Explain the characteristics of a 'right' objective function.
Week
2

Module I: Overview of Corporate Finance

4h

Unit 3: Forms of Business

2 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
  • •Explain the goals of a corporate firm.

Unit 4: Agency Problems and Control of Corporations

2 study hours
  • •Explain agency relationships and agency problems.
  • •Discuss managerial compensation and control of the firm.
Week
3

Module I: Overview of Corporate Finance

2h

Unit 5: Financial Market and the Corporation

2 study hours
  • •Describe cash flows to and from the firm.
  • •Explain the functions of financial markets.
Week
4

Module II: Understanding Financial Statement

2h

Unit 1: Principal Financial Statement

2 study hours
  • •Understand the construction of income statements.
  • •Differentiate between accrual and cash-based income statements.
Week
5

Module II: Understanding Financial Statement

2h

Unit 2: Financial Ratios

2 study hours
  • •Explain the nature and classification of financial ratios.
  • •Discuss standards for financial ratio comparison.
Week
6

Module II: Understanding Financial Statement

2h

Unit 3: Analysis of Financial Ratios

2 study hours
  • •Compute financial ratios from financial statements.
  • •Analyze and interpret computed ratios.
Week
7

Module II: Understanding Financial Statement

2h

Unit 4: Financial Planning and Growth

2 study hours
  • •Explain the dimensions and role of financial planning.
  • •Understand the components of a financial plan.
Week
8

Module II: Understanding Financial Statement

2h

Unit 5: Preparation of Estimated Income Statement and Balance Sheet

2 study hours
  • •Prepare a pro forma income statement.
  • •Prepare a pro forma balance sheet.
Week
9

Module III: Investment and Financing Decisions

2h

Unit 1: Working Capital Management

2 study hours
  • •Define working capital and its components.
  • •Explain basic tradeoffs in working capital management.
Week
10

Module III: Investment and Financing Decisions

2h

Unit 2: Capital Structure Decision

2 study hours
  • •Define capital structure.
  • •Evaluate a company's capital structure.
Week
11

Module III: Investment and Financing Decisions

2h

Unit 3: Cost of Capital

2 study hours
  • •Define cost of capital and its role in investment analysis.
  • •Differentiate between cost of equity and cost of debt.
Week
12

Module III: Investment and Financing Decisions

2h

Unit 4: Risk Associated with Cost of Capital

2 study hours
  • •Explain the risk-free rate of return.
  • •Discuss business and financial risk premiums.
Week
13

Module III: Investment and Financing Decisions

2h

Unit 5: Capital Budgeting

2 study hours
  • •Explain options embedded in capital budgeting.
  • •Discuss the option to delay, expand, or abandon a project.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review financial statement analysis techniques from Units 1-3

2

Practice calculating financial ratios and interpreting their implications

3

Focus on understanding the different approaches to capital budgeting (Unit 5)

4

Create summaries of key concepts in capital structure and cost of capital (Units 2-3)

5

Solve practice problems related to investment and financing decisions

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions

7

Allocate time to understand the formulas and their applications

8

Create concept maps linking investment decisions to firm value

9

Study examples of real-world corporate finance cases

10

Practice time management during mock exams to simulate exam conditions

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