Financial Management II

This course follows Financial Management I developing students understanding of decision-making related to long-term capital budgeting and capital structure. Content will explore risk factors affecting capital budgeting decisions and the determination of the cost of capital used to evaluate investment decisions. Business valuations by firms and individuals are studied in the context of investment decisions. Students will use various methods to value securities such as bonds and stocks, as well as examine capital financing alternatives such as mergers and acquisitions, investment underwriting and distribution policies. Use of external tools such as Microsoft Excel will be employed to develop practical skills and financial evaluation capabilities.