BUS 2341Course Description: This course provides an in-depth analysis of the principles and techniques needed for financial forecasting, advanced financial management, modeling techniques, and their application to decision-making in a firm. The emphasis will be on the forecasting and modeling needs faced by a small business. Topics include: capital budgeting principles and applications, modeling using MS-Excel including built-in “add-ins,” multinational finance, and risk management. Additionally, students will learn to model various investments, portfolio theory, and instruments for hedging, such as derivatives, options, etc. Issues faced by start-ups and small businesses in the fashion, technology, financial services, and professional services will be addressed specifically.
