BUS 225 Business Finance

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management.

Pre-requisite(s): ACC 120 (Local)
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Calculate basic financial ratios and currency exchange rates.
Apply time value of money to concepts within business.
Analyze how financial forecasting and current asset management determines a company’s financial needs.
Estimate valuations of a financial asset which includes bonds, preferred stock, and common stock.
Analyze capital budgeting choices using net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and the payback method.
Diagnose the information of the four major financial statements and mergers.
Calculate the weighted average cost of capital.
Explain the risk return tradeoff, investment banking, and capital markets.