ACCT 2550 Financial Management Theory

Covers capital budgeting, risk-return trade-offs, and valuation methods for corporate finance.

About this course

ACCT 2550 Financial Management Theory introduces the core principles of corporate finance. You will learn how to evaluate investment opportunities, manage risk, and value assets. The course focuses on practical tools like net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) to help you make sound financial decisions.

You will also explore how to balance risk and return, a key skill for any financial professional. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze financial data and present clear recommendations to support business strategy.

Who takes this course

This course is an elective and is open to students in any program who have completed the prerequisites. It is particularly useful for students in the Accounting and Financial Planning programs.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• ACCT 1680 Managerial Accounting Concepts
• ACCT 1550 Statistics for Business

Learning outcomes

• Evaluate capital investment opportunities using net present value and internal rate of return.
• Assess risk-return trade-offs in financial decision-making.
• Apply valuation methods to estimate the worth of corporate assets.
• Analyze financial statements to support strategic financial planning.
• Communicate financial recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.

Evaluation