FNCE 3050 - Basic Finance

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Introduction to financial management of the firm and the basic functions of finance. Topics covered in this course include an introduction to financial markets, financial statement analysis, time value of money, free cash flows, interest rates, stock and bond valuation models, modern portfolio theory, cost of capital, capital budgeting techniques and analysis, capital structure, sources of financing, working capital management, financial analysis and basic financial planning. Emphasizes the calculation, analysis, interpretation, and use of financial information to make financial decisions. Prer., ACCT 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2010. Business students only.