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Basic Finance for Managers |
Overview:
This course
provides a theoretically sound analytical framework that guides managers in
making the firm’s investment and financing decisions. The main purpose of the course is to present
and discuss analytical tools derived from the theory and to apply this theory
to contemporary examples. Mathematical
skills are introduced and thoroughly explained, previous knowledge is not
essential. Practical applications of concepts will be provided.
This seminar
provides an introduction into the basics of financial management. It aims at familiarizing managers with a
thorough understanding of the concepts, methods and tools to overcome typical
financial problems and to substantially improve decision making.
Programme:
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Introduction
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The Firm
and the Financial Manager
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The Time
Value of Money
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Net
Present Value and Other Investment Criteria
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Project
Analysis
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Introduction
to Risk, Return, and the
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Capital
Budgeting and Cost of Capital
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Corporate
Financing and the Lessons of Market Efficiency
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How
Corporations Issue Securities
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The
Capital Structure Decision
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Costs of
Financial Distress
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Financial
Statements
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Financial
Planning
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Financial
Planning
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Cash and
Inventory Management
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Special
Topics