General Information
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Target Audience
This is a foundational course in Corporate Finance, designed primarily for students interested in a career in finance, such as bankers, investment bankers, or corporate treasurers. Non-finance students often take this course to enhance their understanding of finance, economics, and business in general.
Course Scope and Mission
The aim of this course is to help you learn to apply fundamental ideas of financial economics, which you already know from basic finance courses, to problems in the area of corporate finance that reflect the complexities that the real world entails. The course will provide you with in-depth understanding of firm valuation, financial strategy, capital structure and dividend policy decisions, and corporate events such as IPOs and bankruptcy. We will make extensive use of case studies to illustrate how to apply rigorous finance theory in real-world business situations.
Format
12 regular sessions
Evaluation and Grade Distribution
| Component | Due Date | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Group Case Studies | Throughout the term | 40% |
| Class Participation | Throughout the term | 20% |
| Final Exam | During Exam Period | 40% |
Required Resources
Online Course Package, which consists of case studies and supplementary readings