This course consolidates and builds on the concepts introduced in COMM 2025 and is designed to help students develop a better appreciation of how investment and financing decisions are integrated into the overall strategy of the organization. The case studies and readings will provide students with the opportunity to test their understanding of financial management techniques in new and more complex situations. Topics include: cash management models, business valuation, the capital budgeting process, leasing, the capital asset pricing model, the use of derivatives in corporate finance, the dividend decision, and mergers and acquisitions. PREREQ: COMM 2025 (min. 60%). (cst 3) cr 3
