Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ACPE-0112
Location:
Online
Length:
This is a self-paced online course that is completed over 16 weeks (112 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Principles Of Finance
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a foundational knowledge of financial management. The course covers key language and terminology, time-value of money, financial markets and securities, financial statements, financial analysis, risk and return, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting and valuation, cost of capital and capital structure, working capital management, dividend policy, and international finance. The student is required to apply the various financial tools and understand how they impact financial decision-making.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain why the primary role of the firm and the financial manager is to maximize shareholder wealth
  • Explain risk and return relationships
  • Evaluate financial markets and securities traded on financial markets
  • Apply capital budgeting tools
  • Analyze financial statements
  • Apply time-value of money tools
  • Evaluate capital structure and dividend policy
  • Evaluate how international issues impact the firm

General Topics:

  • Understanding the role of the firm and the financial manager
  • Financial markets, financial instruments, and interest rates
  • Understanding financial statements
  • Financial statements and ratio analysis
  • Applying time value of money tools
  • Understanding risk and return relationships
  • Valuation of stocks and bonds
  • Understanding and applying capital budgeting tools
  • Identifying relevant cash flows for capital budgeting
  • Understanding the cost of capital
  • Managing current assets and current liabilities
  • Capital structure, dividends, and international considerations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Learner Presentations

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials