Financial Management

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce the general business student to the world of finance. Anyone involved with the management of a business needs to have a basic understanding of business finance. The course covers a variety of basic financial concepts, including the time value of money, asset valuation, and risk and return in order to provide a framework for making rational business decisions. Students will learn to analyze and prioritize business opportunities and budget for capital expenditures and gain an understanding of financial planning and forecasting through analysis and simulation tools. This course will draw upon statistical concepts to assess and analyze financial decision-making. Prerequisites: ACC 111, BUS 202, ECO 202. Junior standing is required.