This course examines the market for private equity.
Private equity is a major source of capital for both new ventures and established private firms.
The size of the private equity market grew dramatically during the 1990s. The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the nature of the private equity market, the principal participants in this market, and the financial strategies that they employ. This course examines special topics in finance that are of importance to corporate decision-makers. This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in finance. These concepts provide a framework for analyzing investment and financing decisions.