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This course provides a foundational understanding of finance with a focus on financial decision-making in business, covering topics such as financial markets, risk and return, and capital budgeting. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze financial statements, apply time value of money concepts, and evaluate investment projects. The course includes modules on the financial environment, financial management decisions, and the role of financial markets and institutions.
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Course outline

This course provides a foundational understanding of finance with a focus on financial decision-making in business, covering topics such as financial markets, risk and return, and capital budgeting. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze financial statements, apply time value of money concepts, and evaluate investment projects. The course includes modules on the financial environment, financial management decisions, and the role of financial markets and institutions.
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Course Description:

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of finance, emphasizing


financial decision-making in business. It covers financial markets, risk and return, capital
budgeting, financial statement analysis, time value of money, and investment evaluation
techniques.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the role of finance in business and its relationship with economics and
accounting.

2. Analyze financial statements and assess a company’s financial health.

3. Apply time value of money concepts in financial decision-making.

4. Evaluate different investment projects using capital budgeting techniques.

5. Understand risk, return, and portfolio diversification.

6. Analyze sources of financing and capital structure decisions.

7. Gain insights into financial markets, instruments, and institutions.

Course Contents & Weekly Breakdown:

Module 1: Introduction to Finance & Financial Environment

Week 1:

 Overview of Finance: Definition, Scope & Importance

 Finance vs. Accounting & Economics

 Financial Management Decisions

 Role of a Financial Manager

Week 2:

 Financial Markets and Institutions

 Overview of Stock Markets & Bond Markets

 Risk & Return in Financial Markets

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