BUS 220 - Introduction to Finance

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Tools and concepts useful to making financial management decisions in business firms will be discussed. Topics include: the role of national economic policy and the ways in which different financial institutions are operated. Student may not earn credit for both BUS 220 and AGBS 220.
Course Outcomes:

Describe major components of the U.S. financial system, and explain their history and role in macroeconomic policy.
List characteristics of stocks and bonds and calculate valuations.
Recognize the process used to issue, sell and purchase new and existing securities.
Analyze financial statements by calculating selected financial ratios.
Identify working capital management principles.
Compare sources and strategies for short term financing.
Appraise investment opportunities using capital budget analysis techniques.

Course Topics:

Overview of financial systems and functions
Measuring money supply
Overview and history of U.S. banking system
National economic policy and the money supply
Time value of money
Characteristics and valuations of stocks and bonds
Securities markets
Managing working capital
Short term business financing
Capital budgeting analysis