FIN 570 - Advanced Financial Management

Description:
An in-depth and rigorous review of the theory and empirical evidence related to the investment and financing policies of the firm, including, financial evaluations, capital management, financial decisions, and risk analysis through lectures and cases.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the graduate management accounting certificate.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use financial models to determine the intrinsic value of a firm and its securities, including bonds and common stock.
Understand the principles of working capital management including the management of cash, receivables, inventory, and short-term financing.
Understand capital structure theory and the affects of business risk, tax, growth opportunities, and other factors on the cost of capital and the optimal capital structure.
Use the techniques of capital budgeting analysis and understand their differences and the conflicts among them.
Interpret and evaluate different financial risksincluding market risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk-and their impacts on securities and firm value. The students will understand bow to manage these risks.
Develop critical thinking skills for decision making in the areas described above and be able to identify problems, explain issues, evaluate assumptions, provide a comprehensive analysis, and make recommendations.
Develop and improve their communication skills.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/5/22

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