BUS 50200 - Basic Finance

The course is designed to provide basic information regarding corporate finance and will prepare students for higher-level courses in finance. Topics covered include time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, basics of financial markets, and short-term financial management.

Cr. 1.
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. Pass/Not Pass grades assigned.

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in the field of finance.
2. Evaluate the role and responsibilities of financial managers within business organizations.
3. Apply financial tools and techniques, including time value of money, risk-return tradeoff, financial statement analysis, capital budgeting, and financial strategy.
4. Develop basic analytical and problem-solving skills to address practical financial decision-making scenarios.