BA4811 CORPORATE FINANCE

Course Code:3124811
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ZEHRA NURAY GÜNER, Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞRI TOPAL
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course aims in examination of some important corporate financial concepts by focusing on the techniques and methods involved in financial planning and decision making of the firm. We will deal with capital budgeting, dividend and capital structure policies of the firm, short term financial planning and management, leasing, and mergers and acquisitions. At the end of the term, students will have an understanding of these topics.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Course Specific Skills:

Demonstrate an understanding on the notion corporate financial concepts by focusing on the techniques and methods involved in financial planning and decision making of the firm. Realize the topics related to financial policies of the firm.

Discipline Specific Skills:

Demonstrate broad knowledge of literature and concepts on corporate finance. Analyze corporate finance problems and interpret results.

Personal and Key Skills:

Develop critical thinking on corporate finance issues.

Opportunity to participate in discussions.


Course Content

Introduction to the financial operations in business corporations and the related concepts like risk, rate of return, valuation. Topics covered: Risk, Rates of Return, Time Value of Money, Bond and Stock Valuation, Cost of Capital, Basics of Capital Budgeting, Cash Flow Estimation, Capital Structure and Leverage, Investment Banking and Securities Market.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
3They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
4They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently
5They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
6They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
7They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork.
8They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences.
9They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
10They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
11They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values
12They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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