Course Outline

• Introduction to Financial Management: Overview of financial management principles, objectives, and roles in business decision-making.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Techniques for analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Capital Budgeting and Investment Decisions: Evaluation of investment opportunities, capital budgeting techniques, and risk analysis.
• Cost Management and Profitability Analysis: Cost behavior analysis, cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, and methods for improving profitability.
• Working Capital Management: Management of current assets and liabilities, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization strategies.
• Financing and Capital Structure: Sources of financing, capital structure decisions, and the cost of capital.
• Financial Markets and Institutions: Overview of financial markets, securities, and the role of financial institutions in the economy.
• Risk Management and Insurance: Identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, including insurance and hedging strategies.
• Corporate Governance and Ethics: Principles of corporate governance, ethical considerations in financial management, and regulatory compliance.
• International Financial Management: Managing financial operations in a global context, foreign exchange risk management, and international investment strategies.
• Financial Planning and Forecasting: Long-term financial planning, budgeting techniques, and financial forecasting methods.
• Strategic Financial Management: Integration of financial management with strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.