This is the first in a two-course sequence that introduces the theory of financial decision-making within firms. Topics include capital budgeting, cost of capital, security issuance, capital structure, payout policy and dividends, short term finance, and risk management, among others. [Note: Formerly AFM 271] Prereq: STAT 211; Accounting and Financial Management or Science Biotechnology/Chartered Accountancy student only. Antireq: AFM 272/ACTSC 291, ACTSC 371, ECON 371(Cross-listed with AFM 271)
