MBA ASAP Corporate Finance Fundamentals for Career Success

Introduction to Corporate Finance

⏳ 2-4 weeks

• Understand the role of corporate finance within an organization and how it relates to financial management, strategy, and operations.
• Learn the foundational concepts of corporate finance, including financial objectives and the goal of maximizing shareholder wealth.
• Study the difference between managerial finance and corporate finance, and understand their impact on business decisions.

Time Value of Money

⏳ 4-6 weeks

• Learn about the concept of the time value of money, which emphasizes the value of money today compared to the future.

• Study key concepts such as present value (PV), future value (FV), and discount rates.

• Understand the importance of compounding, annuities, and perpetuities in making financial decisions.

Risk and Return

⏳ 4-6 weeks

• Explore the relationship between risk and return, and how investors assess the profitability of financial assets based on these factors.

• Study the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and understand how to calculate expected returns based on systematic risk.

• Learn how diversification can reduce risk and improve the performance of an investment portfolio.

Capital Budgeting

⏳ 4-6 weeks

• Understand how companies evaluate and prioritize investment opportunities using capital budgeting techniques.

• Learn about key methods like Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period to assess project feasibility.

• Study how to analyze cash flows, risk, and return when deciding on long-term investments.

Financing Decisions

⏳ 4-6 weeks

• Study the different sources of capital that companies use to fund their operations, including debt, equity, and retained earnings.
• Learn about the cost of capital and how to make decisions regarding financing through debt or equity.
• Understand how capital structure affects a company’s risk profile and profitability.

Dividend Policy

⏳4-6 weeks

• Explore the various factors that influence a company’s dividend policy, including profitability, growth opportunities, and financial stability.

• Learn the impact of dividend decisions on stock prices and shareholder value.

• Study the trade-off between retaining earnings for reinvestment and paying out dividends.

Financial Analysis & Performance Evaluation

⏳4-6 weeks

• Learn how to use financial statements to analyze a company’s performance and financial health.
• Study key financial ratios, including profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratios, and how to interpret them.
• Understand how to use forecasting techniques to project future financial performance and make strategic decisions.

Final Project: Apply Corporate Finance Concepts

⏳6-8 weeks

• Apply the concepts learned throughout the course to evaluate a company’s financial decisions and strategies.

• Conduct a financial analysis using real-world data and present your findings, including recommendations for improving financial performance.

• Receive feedback and refine your financial analysis skills based on practical applications.

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