This course deals with the theory and practice of corporate finance. The goal of this course is to provide students with conceptual knowledge in the field of corporate management and to develop a framework for making corporate financial decisions. The knowledge that will be acquired is the knowledge necessary for the jobs of investment analysts, financial managers, corporate finance specialists, etc. The course deals with understanding the main financial decisions made by corporate managers and the activities of corporate finance specialists. It combines theory with practical application so that students understand what corporate finance specialists should do to increase the value of the company and the value of shareholders' assets.
1. Corporate management, efficiency and measurement of business performance
2. Cash flow management and financial planning
3. Impact of risk on cost of capital and financial planning
4. Debt financing and collateral instruments
5. Alternative sources of financing
6. Mergers and acquisitions
7. Capital structure and dividend payment policy
8. Impact of changes on financial management and sustainable growth
9. Current topics in the field of corporate finance.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
1. Assess the company's short-term and long-term needs for liquid assets,
2. Assess the adequacy of various sources of corporate financing with regard to the specific business situation (capital investments, working capital financing, business restructuring, etc.) and the company's credit rating,
3. Evaluate external and internal influences on the corporation's capital structure, financing policy and dividend payment policy,
4. Review and argue opinions on the specificities and success of various merger or acquisition cases,
5. Assess the impact of changes in the environment on the financial position of the corporation.
