MBA 501 - Financial Decision Making

(3 credits)

An overview of current theory and practice of financial management with emphasis on the development of decision-oriented approaches to problems and analytical skills. Topics include financial analysis and planning, working capital management, capital budgeting, and long-term financing. Group discussion boards and cases illustrating the integration and application of multiple financial concepts will be used to give students the opportunity to explore what they have learned and demonstrate how it applies to real-world problems. Prerequisites: MBA 498 - Financial Accounting or (ACCT 101), MBA 499 - Economics for Managers or (ECON 101).