The corporate finance course is designed as a practicum for exploring the basic concepts and techniques used by today s corporate financial professionals. The course begins with a thorough look at financial statement analysis, also known as fundamental analysis, and time value of money concepts and proceeds to utilize these tools to explore the areas of financial asset valuation, capital budgeting, and cost of capital.
Students also receive instruction in modern portfolio theory and capital structure optimization.
The course finishes with an overview of working capital management, derivative financing, and corporate restructuring. Developed by Mathematical Sciences Department Johns Hopkins University 2001. All Rights Reserved.