Finance | 3 Credits

Students evaluate capital investment opportunities using projected after-tax cash flows and financial decision criteria. Topics include net present value, internal rate of return, profitability index, and required rates of return.
Students prepare a financial analysis of a proposed business project, interpret the results, and recommend whether the investment should proceed.

Prerequisites

• MATH 105C Application of Algebraic Methods to Model and Solve Business Problems

This course examines stock market performance, market indexes, investment risk, and diversification. Students compare the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite over selected periods.
Students analyze returns and volatility, interpret differences among indexes, and prepare a report explaining how market performance and diversification inform investment decisions.

Students use financial statements, ratios, and valuation methods to evaluate the financial position and performance of a business. The course emphasizes profitability, liquidity, financial health, and the interpretation of quantitative indicators.
Students analyze a selected company, apply financial calculations, and prepare an executive report that explains findings and supports a business valuation or recommendation.