FIN 401
Advanced Financial Management
Finance
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure/dividends, mergers and acquisitions, and current financial problems.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Major status
Note
Part of the Finance Junior Core.
Title
Communication Abilities
Learning Outcome
Students will improve their ability to communicate ideas orally and in writing.
Title
Effective Usage of Corporate Funds
Learning Outcome
Students will understand how to select the best use for funds that the corporation has. This includes being able to assess how much cash is generated from a project, being able to assess the risk involved with different investments, and being able to determine when funds should be returned to shareholders.
Title
Spreadsheet Models
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use spreadsheet models effectively to help make financing and investment decisions.
Title
Financing for a Corporation
Learning Outcome
Students will understand how to provide financing for a corporation. This includes being able to forecast the company’s needs for funds and being able to choose effectively from among many different sources of funds.
