EMBA 8450 - Asset Valuation, Analysis and Selection

1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of director of EMBA program.
Description
This course considers conceptual and policy issues associated with the financial management of the non-financial firm. Students develop skills in financial analysis and interpretation and examine the various economic profit-based metrics used by financial executives. The dominant paradigms of risk and return are considered, and techniques for the valuation of both financial and real assets are analyzed. Included are capital budgeting techniques for making optimal asset and financing decisions as used in project financing and the setting of hurdle rates and the use of simulation in the conduct of risk management. Financial management practices in other countries are considered. Case analysis is employed, and personal computers are used as a supporting tool.