Introduction to Course

This course introduces Financial Management and its application in practice. The course focuses on the critical elements of financial decision-making for organisations, including investment decisions, sources of finance, management of working capital and performance appraisal. The objectives are to: • Provide the learner with an in-depth understanding of the link between company decision-making and the operation of capital markets • Ensure the learner understands and appreciates the strong linkages between finance and globalisation • Demonstrate the importance of working capital management and the tools to manage it • Help the learner to explore the financial environment in which firms and managers must operate

Course Objectives:

This is an introductory course to the discipline of finance. It is introduces the students with basic concepts and principles of managerial finance and shows how finance is life blood for any successful business.

Learning Outcomes:

Financial Management discusses the role that financial manager play in businesses and the financial market environment in which firms operate. It argues that the goal of managers should be to maximize the value of the firm and by doing so maximize the wealth of its owners. The main objective of this course is to give student an understanding of financial environment and financial instruments and basis of evaluation of business entity.

On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Describe the financial environment within which organisations must operate.  Critically evaluate the financial objectives of various types of organisations and the respective requirements of stakeholders. Discuss the function of capital markets. Explain alternative sources of finance and investment opportunities and their suitability in particular circumstances. Assess the factors affecting investment decisions and opportunities presented to an organization.  Select and apply techniques in managing working capital. Analyse a company’s performance and make appropriate recommendations.

Course Pre-Requisite

Course in Financial Accounting and Decision Making

Text Book

Principles of Managerial Finance

Lawrence J. Gitman, Latest Edition

Date and Time of Class

BBA 5th  Regular (2018-22) Wednesday: 11:00 to 12:30P.M, Thursday: 09:00 to 10:30 A.M

BBA 5th Self Support (2018-22) Wednesday 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Thursday: 2:00 to 3:30 P.M.

Weekly Lesson Plan