Introduction to Finance 2012

Topics

• Fundamental objectives of a corporation and the differences between wealth and profit maximization
• Types of business organizations and the structure of each
• Functions and structure of the finance department within an organization
• Impact of ethical and social responsibility on business
• Principles that form the foundation of financial management
• Principal-agent strategies and relationship for overcoming the conflicts of interest and motivating managers
• Rules, sources and life-cycle stages of corporate financing
• Key financial markets
• Factors related to interest rate determination and the impact of interest on an organization
• Function of the stock market and the three trading venues it utilizes

Who should Attend

Adult learners and/or non-financial managers.