Covers the principles and techniques used by business firms in managing and financing their current and fixed assets. Sources of funds within the capital markets are examined as well as determinants of the financial structure. Analytical techniques are stressed. A study of the basic concepts of business and personal risks from the standpoint of creation, identification, reduction, elimination and evaluation of risks. Provides a basic understanding of the principles and techniques used by the individual investor in selecting securities.
Emphasis is on the stock and bond markets.
Security valuation methods leading to the selection of individual issues are stressed. Portfolio theory is covered. Study of options and futures markets fundamentals, trading strategies, hedging and speculation, pricing theories and market regulations. Introduction to problems facing financial management of international companies, including environmental factors, organizing, financing of international trade, investment and international accounting and control. Study of current developments in financial planning, acquisition of funds and asset management valuation.