Corporate Finance Course

Offered by IIMBx

Course Description

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Corporate Finance with this comprehensive course offered by IIMBx. This intermediate-level program is designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques used by successful managers to make value-enhancing decisions in today's dynamic business environment. Dive deep into the core principles of financial decision-making, investment evaluation, and value creation that are crucial for maximizing an organization's business value.

What Students Will Learn

  • The fundamental role of corporate finance in organizational success
  • How financial markets facilitate funding for firms and individuals
  • Capital budgeting tools such as payback period, internal rate of return (IRR), and net present value (NPV)
  • Techniques for evaluating investment proposals and creating value
  • The time value of money concept and its applications
  • Valuation methods for basic securities like bonds and stocks
  • Estimation of project cash flows and cost of capital
  • Real-world application of financial concepts through case studies

Prerequisites

This course is designed for intermediate-level learners, and there are no specific prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of business concepts and mathematics would be beneficial.

Course Coverage

  • Introduction to corporate finance and its significance
  • Time value of money and its applications
  • Valuation of basic securities (bonds and stocks)
  • Capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
  • Estimation of project cash flows
  • Cost of capital calculation
  • Value addition by projects
  • Case study analysis for practical application

Who This Course Is For

  • Business professionals seeking to enhance their financial decision-making skills
  • Aspiring managers looking to create value in their organizations
  • Students pursuing business and management degrees
  • Entrepreneurs wanting to make informed financial choices
  • Anyone interested in understanding corporate finance and its impact on organizational success

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have immediate real-world applications. Learners will be able to:

  • Make informed investment decisions in their personal and professional lives
  • Evaluate potential projects and their impact on organizational value
  • Understand and analyze financial statements more effectively
  • Contribute to strategic financial planning in their organizations
  • Communicate financial concepts and decisions to stakeholders
  • Apply capital budgeting tools to assess the viability of business opportunities
  • Navigate financial markets with greater confidence and understanding

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to corporate finance and time value of money

  • Major financial decisions in a firm
  • Separation of ownership and management
  • Role of capital markets
  • Time value of money concept

Week 2: Valuation of basic securities

  • Introduction to bond valuation
  • Stock valuation techniques
  • Understanding the cost of capital

Week 3: Capital budgeting

  • Introduction to capital budgeting
  • Payback period method
  • Net present value (NPV) technique
  • Internal rate of return (IRR) method

Week 4: Cash flows for capital budgeting

  • Estimation of project cash flows
  • Determining the cost of capital for specific projects
  • Assessing value addition by projects

Week 5: Capital budgeting case study

  • Practical application of capital budgeting tools
  • Evaluation of a real-world project
  • Decision-making based on financial analysis

By enrolling in this Corporate Finance course, you'll gain invaluable insights into financial decision-making, investment evaluation, and value creation strategies. These skills are essential for anyone looking to excel in today's competitive business landscape and make a significant impact on their organization's success. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your financial acumen and become a more effective business leader.