FIN4130 Advanced Managerial Finance

This course discusses corporate finance from the perspective of long-term value creation. Through theoretical frameworks and practical application, students develop the tools necessary to analyze and apply financial strategies within real-world business contexts. Important issues facing firms, such as capital allocation, financing decisions, and corporate governance, are covered. Students create valuation models using industry-standard software, such as Microsoft Excel. The role of the Chief Financial Officer and financial intermediaries, such as investment banks, are discussed.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

A grade of C+ or better in FIN 3430

Offered

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer

Course Outcomes

1. Understand the issues faced by financial managers, such as a CFO, at firms. These issues include capital allocation, project and firm valuation, payout policy, capital structure, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring.
2. Learn how to use software such as Microsoft Excel to evaluate and solve corporate finance problems.
3. Understand how financial decisions relate to overall firm strategy.