Corporate Finance Program

The Corporate Finance Program is a newly revised introductory course designed to equip participants with both theoretical foundations and practical tools essential for sound financial decision-making. Drawing on real-world applications, the course explores the objectives of the firm and the role of the Chief Financial Officer in managing investment and financing decisions.

Participants will learn how to apply time value of money principles, evaluate capital budgeting opportunities, and analyze financing structures to enhance corporate value.

Course Highlights

Duration

16 hours

Location

Online

Tuition

600 USD

Schedule

TBD

Instructors

Industry Facts and Statistics

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Global capital markets exceed $130 trillion in value, emphasizing the scale of corporate financial decision-making worldwide.

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Financial strategy and capital allocation are ranked among the top priorities for CFOs globally.

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Effective capital budgeting decisions can increase firm value by 10–15% over time.

Course Outcome

1

Understand the objectives of the firm and the role of corporate finance in value creation.

2

Apply time value of money principles to financial decision-making.

3

Analyze financing options and determine optimal debt-to-equity structures.

4

Assess how leverage affects firm valuation and shareholder value.

Who Should Take This Course

Professionals working in credit, investment banking, corporate finance, and sales & trading.

Financial analysts seeking to strengthen their understanding of capital budgeting and valuation techniques.

Managers and executives responsible for investment and financing decisions.

Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to better understand funding structures and firm valuation.

Topics Covered

Introduction to Corporate Finance

Covers the objectives of the firm, maintaining access to financial markets, managing risk, and understanding the implications of efficient markets.

Time Value of Money

Introduces present and future value concepts, formulas, and practical financial calculator applications for solving valuation problems.

More Time Value Applications

Focuses on bond and equity pricing, returns, and amortization techniques used in financial markets.

Capital Budgeting

Explores NPV vs. IRR, capital rationing, projects with different life spans, cost of capital calculations, and investment cash flow analysis.

Factors Affecting Financial Decisions

Examines leverage, debt-to-equity ratios, Modigliani and Miller propositions, and how financing decisions influence firm valuation.

Affiliation and Certification

The course is offered by the LAU Academy of Continuing Education (LAU ACE).

Testimonials

LAU ACE provided a comprehensive leadership training program for Banque Libano-Française, resulting in improved managerial skills and enhanced team performance. The customized approach ensured that the training aligned with the bank’s strategic goals.

LAU ACE provided a comprehensive leadership training program for Banque Libano-Française, resulting in improved managerial skills and enhanced team performance. The customized approach ensured that the training aligned with the bank’s strategic goals.

Sanofi partnered with LAU ACE to deliver a specialized training program on regulatory compliance. The training was instrumental in ensuring that Sanofi’s staff were well-versed in the latest industry regulations, leading to increased efficiency and compliance.

LAU ACE developed a disaster management training program for the Canadian Red Cross, focusing on crisis response and recovery. The training equipped the staff with essential skills to manage emergencies effectively, resulting in improved response times and coordination during crises.

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Course FAQs

A: Yes, it is designed as an introductory course while providing sufficient depth for professionals in finance.

A: You will learn how to evaluate investments, calculate cost of capital, analyze financing options, and assess leverage impact on firm value.

A:Yes, participants will practice solving present and future value problems using financial calculator technique.