BUS 54201 - Managerial Financial Analysis

The course covers topics in corporate finance. The primary focus of the course is on the use of financial concepts to develop strategies that maximize firm value. The course examines topics that help students understand how firm value is determined. It also provides students with an understanding of global finance environment.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 50200 or Equivalent.

Cr. 3.
Notes
You must be admitted to the MBA program or secure approval from the department before enrolling in any graduate-level business or economics course.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding of Bond and Stock Valuation and apply this knowledge to specific company stock or bond valuation.
2. Develop practical knowledge of valuation using Discounted Cash Flows and Multiples.
3. Understand the tradeoff between Risk and Return, the purpose of Portfolio Diversification, and the application of CAPM in risk evaluation and user cost capital.
4. Develop practical knowledge of the core business finance concepts, such as Capital Budgeting Decisions and Capital Structure Theories and review their real-world applications.