Courses

(cross-listed with FIN 293; partially replaces ECON 393, Corporate Finance) This course is an introduction to the foundations of finance with an emphasis on applications and theory that are critical for corporate management. Students will develop an understanding of the major financial decisions within the firm that impact the value of the firm. This course will cover the importance of ethical evaluation and analysis in finance. Topics include ethical issues related to stakeholders, agency theory, the time value of money, risk and return in the context of equities and bonds, interest rates and the term structure, risk management and firm investment decisions, capital budgeting, optimal capital structure, and dividend policy. Prerequisites: ECON 100.

(cross-listed with ECON 293; partially replaces ECON 393, Corporate Finance) This course is an introduction to the foundations of finance with an emphasis on applications and theory that are critical for corporate management. Students will develop an understanding of the major financial decisions within the firm that impact the value of the firm. This course will cover the importance of ethical evaluation and analysis in finance. Topics include ethical issues related to stakeholders, agency theory, the time value of money, risk and return in the context of equities and bonds, interest rates and the term structure, risk management and firm investment decisions, capital budgeting, optimal capital structure, and dividend policy. Prerequisites: ECON 100.

Fall Semester information

293B: Foundations of Corporate Finance

293C: Foundations of Corporate Finance

293E: Foundations of Corporate Finance

293F: Foundations of Corporate Finance

Spring Semester information

293A: Foundations of Corporate Finance

293B: Foundations of Corporate Finance

293C: Foundations of Corporate Finance

293D: Foundations of Corporate Finance