The objective of this course is to provide a practical and hands-on introduction to the theory and practice of finance. We will focus on understanding the most important financial models in Corporate Finance and Investments, and how these can be implemented in practice. The emphasis will be on developing working models that can be applied to financial data. The course is intensive, and requires extensive use of Excel (familiarity with simple programming concepts will be an advantage).

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

The time value of money; valuation of financial securities; allocating capital; an introduction to risk and risky decision making; the financing decision of the firm; financial statement and working capital management; more special topics include mergers and acquisitions, and international finance. Prerequisite: ACCOUNTG 221