Financial Analysis Modeling

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

This course exposes students to financial modeling techniques that help individuals/managers make the best decisions they can today given an uncertain future. The course builds on topics covered in the finance core (TVM, capital budgeting, M&M theories, basic option valuation). Specific topics in the course include: 1) TVM models used to value investment decisions, 2) DCF models used to determine the break even price for a product or service, 3) adjusted present value models used to measure changes in a firm’s value due to the use of debt financing, and 4) real option valuation models designed to measure the value of project and managerial flexibility. Excel will be used throughout the course to illustrate the models and techniques.