Financial Policy & Valuation

Catalog description

The course builds on the core finance sequence by focusing on the practical applications of the tools learned in the earlier courses. In addition to lectures, the course will utilize case studies focusing on real-world financial analysis and decision making. Topics may include forecasting cash flows, business valuation, financing, mergers and acquisitions, dividend policy, IPOs, etc. Students will be expected to work in teams on projects throughout the term and to present their work to class.