FIN 227 Intermediate Finance
Intermediate Finance is designed to help students master foundational concepts in finance. The course dives deeper into topics such as financial analysis, capital budgeting, risk and return, and the valuation of stocks and bonds. The course will conclude with an introduction to topics such as mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, and financial derivatives. This course will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in upper-level coursework in corporate finance and investment analysis. Learning Goals:
1. Financial Analysis: Students will learn to analyze financial statements to assess the financial health of a company.
2. Capital Budgeting: Students will understand the process of making and managing expenditures on long-term assets.
3. Risk and Return: Students will learn to quantify risk and calculate expected returns of different financial assets.
4. Valuation: Students will gain skills in valuing stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.
5. Financial Decision Making: Students will learn to make informed financial decisions using various financial models and theories.