BUSM-211 - Introduction to Finance - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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The objective of this course is to develop a framework within which financial decisions can be examined. This framework broadly covers the theoretical foundations of finance, the Canadian institutional framework and the techniques used in financial management.
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Part of the:BUSINESS DepartmentContinuing Education DepartmentAdministrative Studies Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Administrative Studies Diploma - Diploma Completion PlanAboriginal Community Economic Development Diploma - Diploma Completion PlanFirst Nations Public Administration Certificate - FNPA Diploma (2Year) Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : BUSM 210, BUSM-207 , STAT-203 , MATH-120 , MATH-110 , BUSM 200,
Corequisites : BUSM 207, corequisite or prerequisite
Transferability: BCOU Individual assessment.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
explain the basic terms, concepts, and principles of finance;
describe appropriate strategies for working capital management;
analyze financial statements using financial ratios;
prepare financial forecasts;
explain and calculate the time value of money;
explain how the cost of capital is determined and how assets are valued;
evaluate capital investment opportunities using alternative methods; and
utilize financial management concepts in solving business problems.
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Text and Materials:
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Alfred Davis, George Pinches. Canadian Financial Management. 4th Edition.
Financial Calculator.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Midterm exams are schedule outside class time to allow for a 2 hour exam.
Week
1. Introduction
What is financial management;Objective of the firm;
Role of the Financial Manager;Forms of Business Organization;Canadian Financial System;Term Structure of Interest Rates;Risk, Return and Market Efficiency.
2. Financial Analysis
Financial Statements;Ratio Analysis;Cashflows Taxes.
3. And 4.
Time Value of Money.
5. Valuation of Stocks and Bonds.
6. Risk and Return.
Risk;Portfolio Risk and Diversification;Capital Asset Pricing Model; Beta Risk.
7. Long-Term Financing.
8. Cost of Capital.
9. And 10. Capital Budgeting.
11. Capital Structure.
12. Short-term Financial Planning.
13. Review for Final Exam.
Education Council approved November 2001.
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