Corporate Strategy Emphasizes total organization function and performance in a global environment. Examines general management responsibilities for determining objectives and future strategies and seeking commitment for their implementation. Integrates functional course concepts to enhance decision-making and communication skills through individual and group analysis of specific companies. Topics include valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting, cost of capital, financial analysis and planning, and working capital management. Corporate Financial Analysis Examines the major policy-making areas in corporate finance and the impact of alternative policies on the value of the firm.
Emphasis is placed on strengthening financial decision-making skills.
Advanced topics include capital investment policy, financing and capital structure policies, dividend policy, and corporate control. International Financial Management Interrelationships between the international monetary environment and financial planning for the firm. Topics include direct investment theory, capital budgeting, financing, risk management, and working capital management. Financial Reporting and Analysis Surveys concepts underlying financial accounting and external reporting. Provides an understanding of accounting methods, standards, and terminology so that students can interpret and evaluate financial statements.