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Instructor
Samuel Noel
snoel@golisanoinstitute.org
Finance for Business II
Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Finance I, Finance II explores advanced topics in corporate finance, economic modeling, and international finance. The course emphasizes practical applications through case studies, financial modeling exercises, and advanced capital budgeting. Students will use tools such as Excel and financial calculators for in-depth analysis, preparing them for complex financial decision-making in real-world business scenarios.
Core topics
- Capital Investment
- Capital Structure
- Leverage and Risk Management
- Dividends and Dividend Policy
- Working Capital Management
- Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Derivatives and Hedging
- Managing Interest
- Forecasting and Scenario Analysis
- Machine Learning in Financial Analysis
- International Financing and Capital Markets
- Advanced Financial Modeling
- Mergers and Acquisition
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
Learning Outcomes and Career Relevance
- Describe and analyze fundamental finance theories, including risk and return, market efficiency, and portfolio theory, and relate them to business decision-making.
- Explain and calculate key financial metrics relevant to business decisions, such as time-value of money, net present value, internal rate of return, and cost of capital, through practical examples.
- Develop financial analysis and modeling proficiency using Excel and other relevant financial tools.