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FIN-3010 Principles of Finance

Principles of Finance serves as an introduction to financial management. Financial management is concerned with value and, when applied to firms, studies financial decision making and its impact on the value of the firm. Virtually all management decisions have financial implications, and the impact of these decisions on the value of the firm is the basis by which management is judged. Superior management produces superior financial decisions that lead to growth and increased valuation of the firm. This course considers specific financial decisions such as selecting among alternative investments (i.e., capital budgeting), the sources of the firm's finances (i.e., the optimal capital structure), the management of current assets and liabilities (i.e., working capital), and the tools of financial analysis. The course emphasizes analytical tools and their use in solving financial problems.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ACC-1010: Principles of Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

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Credits: 3

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