BUS 30500 - Intermediate Corporate Finance

This course helps students understand the framework for valuation of real assets and a business. Key topics include advanced capital budgeting topics, capital structure, cost of capital, valuation methods, and option pricing models. It builds analytical skills required for finance professionals to make effective investment and financing decisions through case-based financial modeling.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 30100 with grade of C- or better.
Junior or senior class standing.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Enrollment in business (BUS) courses numbered 30100 and above is restricted to students who meet established criteria: business majors who have met the pre-business requirements and been admitted into one of the business majors; or students that have declared other pre-approved programs or minors which require particular business courses, and completed all course prerequisites; or students that have obtained written permission from the department through which the course is offered.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Grasp the importance of risk analysis in capital budgeting analysis.
2. Evaluate the impact of a company’s capital structure choice on its cost of capital and value.
3. Apply a proper valuation method to real-life scenarios.
4. Understand applications of option pricing models in corporate finance.