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.
16 hours
Online
600 USD
TBD
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Global capital markets exceed $130 trillion in value, emphasizing the scale of corporate financial decision-making worldwide.
Financial strategy and capital allocation are ranked among the top priorities for CFOs globally.
Effective capital budgeting decisions can increase firm value by 10–15% over time.
Understand the objectives of the firm and the role of corporate finance in value creation.
Apply time value of money principles to financial decision-making.
Analyze financing options and determine optimal debt-to-equity structures.
Assess how leverage affects firm valuation and shareholder value.
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.
Covers the objectives of the firm, maintaining access to financial markets, managing risk, and understanding the implications of efficient markets.
Introduces present and future value concepts, formulas, and practical financial calculator applications for solving valuation problems.
Focuses on bond and equity pricing, returns, and amortization techniques used in financial markets.
Explores NPV vs. IRR, capital rationing, projects with different life spans, cost of capital calculations, and investment cash flow analysis.
Examines leverage, debt-to-equity ratios, Modigliani and Miller propositions, and how financing decisions influence firm valuation.
The course is offered by the LAU Academy of Continuing Education (LAU ACE).
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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.