Master corporate finance and investment decisions
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Curriculum
What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Business Finance 3 topics
1 Fundamentals of Finance
- Definition and Scope of Business Finance
- Evolution of Finance as a Discipline
- Finance Function in Modern Organizations
2 Financial Goals and Objectives
- Profit Maximization vs Wealth Maximization
- Stakeholder Value Creation
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Finance
3 Financial Ecosystem
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Financial Intermediaries
- Regulatory Environment
02 Financial Statements and Analysis 3 topics
1 Basic Financial Statements
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Changes in Equity
2 Financial Statement Analysis
- Horizontal and Vertical Analysis
- Ratio Analysis (Liquidity, Profitability, Efficiency, Leverage)
- DuPont Analysis
- Limitations of Financial Statement Analysis
3 Advanced Financial Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Economic Value Added (EVA)
- Market Value Added (MVA)
- Bankruptcy Prediction Models
03 Time Value of Money 3 topics
1 Basic Concepts
- Present Value and Future Value
- Simple vs Compound Interest
- Nominal vs Effective Interest Rates
2 Annuities and Perpetuities
- Ordinary Annuities
- Annuities Due
- Growing Annuities
- Perpetuities
3 Applications in Finance
- Loan Amortization
- Bond Valuation
- Retirement Planning
- Capital Budgeting Applications
04 Risk and Return 3 topics
1 Understanding Risk
- Types of Financial Risk
- Risk Measurement
- Risk-Return Relationship
2 Portfolio Theory
- Diversification Principles
- Modern Portfolio Theory
- Efficient Frontier
- Capital Market Line
3 Asset Pricing Models
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)
- Factor Models
- Behavioral Finance Perspectives
05 Capital Budgeting 3 topics
1 Investment Evaluation Methods
- Net Present Value (NPV)
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR)
- Payback Period
- Profitability Index
2 Capital Budgeting Process
- Project Identification and Screening
- Cash Flow Estimation
- Risk Analysis in Capital Budgeting
- Post-Implementation Review
3 Special Issues in Capital Budgeting
- Capital Rationing
- Mutually Exclusive Projects
- Replacement Decisions
- International Capital Budgeting
06 Cost of Capital and Capital Structure 3 topics
1 Components of Capital Cost
- Cost of Debt
- Cost of Preferred Stock
- Cost of Common Equity
- Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
2 Capital Structure Decisions
- Optimal Capital Structure
- Modigliani-Miller Propositions
- Trade-off Theory
- Pecking Order Theory
3 Leverage Analysis
- Operating Leverage
- Financial Leverage
- Combined Leverage
- Leverage and Business Risk
07 Working Capital Management 5 topics
1 Working Capital Fundamentals
- Components of Working Capital
- Operating Cycle
- Working Capital Policies
- Determinants of Working Capital
2 Cash and Marketable Securities Management
- Cash Budget
- Cash Management Models
- Cash Collection and Disbursement Systems
- Short-term Investment Strategies
3 Inventory Management
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
- Just-in-Time Systems
- ABC Analysis
- Inventory Valuation Methods
4 Accounts Receivable Management
- Credit Policy
- Credit Evaluation and Scoring
- Collection Policies
- Factoring and Trade Discounts
5 Short-term Financing
- Trade Credit
- Bank Credit
- Commercial Paper
- Inventory Financing
08 Long-term Financing 3 topics
1 Equity Financing
- Common Stock
- Preferred Stock
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
2 Debt Financing
- Term Loans
- Bonds
- Debentures
- Lease Financing
3 Hybrid Financing Instruments
- Convertible Securities
- Warrants
- Options
- Structured Finance Products
09 Dividend Policy 3 topics
1 Dividend Fundamentals
- Types of Dividends
- Dividend Theories
- Dividend Irrelevance Theory
- Bird-in-the-Hand Theory
2 Dividend Policies
- Stable Dividend Policy
- Constant Payout Ratio
- Residual Dividend Policy
- Progressive Dividend Policy
3 Strategic Dividend Decisions
- Share Repurchases
- Stock Splits and Stock Dividends
- Dividend Reinvestment Plans
- Tax Considerations in Dividend Policy
10 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring 3 topics
1 Merger and Acquisition Fundamentals
- Types of Mergers and Acquisitions
- Valuation in M&A
- Synergy Analysis
- Deal Structuring
2 Corporate Restructuring Strategies
- Spin-offs
- Carve-outs
- Split-ups
- Divestitures
3 Financial Distress and Reorganization
- Causes of Financial Distress
- Bankruptcy Procedures
- Reorganization vs Liquidation
- Workout Arrangements
11 International Financial Management 3 topics
1 International Financial Environment
- Exchange Rate Systems
- Balance of Payments
- International Financial Markets
- Global Financial Institutions
2 Foreign Exchange Risk Management
- Transaction Exposure
- Translation Exposure
- Economic Exposure
- Hedging Strategies
3 International Investment and Financing
- Foreign Direct Investment
- International Portfolio Investment
- International Capital Budgeting
- Multinational Capital Structure
12 Financial Planning and Forecasting 3 topics
1 Financial Planning Process
- Strategic Planning
- Long-term Financial Planning
- Short-term Financial Planning
- Sustainable Growth Rate
2 Financial Forecasting Methods
- Percentage of Sales Method
- Regression Analysis
- Time Series Analysis
- Monte Carlo Simulation
3 Financial Modelling
- Integrated Financial Statements
- Scenario Analysis
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Simulation Models
13 Risk Management 3 topics
1 Enterprise Risk Management
- Risk Identification
- Risk Measurement
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Risk Governance
2 Financial Risk Management
- Interest Rate Risk
- Currency Risk
- Commodity Price Risk
- Credit Risk
3 Derivatives and Hedging
- Forward and Futures Contracts
- Options and Swaps
- Credit Derivatives
- Structured Products
14 Valuation 3 topics
1 Business Valuation Approaches
- Asset-Based Valuation
- Income-Based Valuation
- Market-Based Valuation
- Option-Based Valuation
2 Valuation Models
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Models
- Relative Valuation Models
- Economic Profit Models
- Real Options Valuation
3 Special Valuation Situations
- Private Company Valuation
- Startup Valuation
- Distressed Company Valuation
- Intangible Asset Valuation
15 Financial Technology and Innovation 3 topics
1 Financial Technology Evolution
- Digital Banking
- Payment Systems
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
2 Financial Innovation
- Fintech Business Models
- Peer-to-Peer Lending
- Crowdfunding
- Robo-Advisors
3 Digital Finance Transformation
- Data Analytics in Finance
- Automation of Financial Processes
- Cybersecurity in Finance
- Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
16 Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance 3 topics
1 Financial Ethics
- Ethical Frameworks in Finance
- Conflict of Interest
- Fiduciary Responsibility
- Whistle-Blowing
2 Corporate Governance
- Board Structure and Responsibilities
- Executive Compensation
- Shareholder Rights
- Corporate Governance Codes
3 Professional Standards
- CFA Institute Code of Ethics
- Financial Certification Standards
- Professional Liability
- Ethics in Investment Management
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