University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 23, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

FIN 404 - Financial Management Theory and Practice

(3 units)
Application of business financial management to business enterprises including case analysis. Working capital management, valuation, cost of capital, capital budgeting, and financial planning and analysis.

Prerequisite(s): FIN 307 ; Business major or minor.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of risk and return relationship.
2. demonstrate knowledge of cost of capital.
3. demonstrate understanding of corporate financial planning process.
4. demonstrate understanding of strategic corporate policies such as payout and capital structure policies and how these policies add value to shareholders.


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