Financial Management

3 credits · Fuqua School of Business

This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in finance. The main objective is to develop a set of tools for analyzing the investment and financing decisions of individuals and firms. The course's topics form the foundation for subsequent courses in corporate finance, corporate valuation, investments, and financial derivatives. More specifically, the course is organized around three main concepts: present value, diversification and risk, investment decisions. The course emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills based on a good understanding of general principles that can accommodate the constantly evolving nature of the business environment. The basic theoretical underpinnings of the various topics are discussed as they are necessary for competent financial analysis. Because of the practical importance of the material and as an illustration of the relevant theory, several examples and cases are discussed throughout the course. This course is for Global Executive MBA students.