Financial Management covers a variety of topics in corporate finance from a theoretical perspective: unanimity, agency theory, management compensation, capital structure, dividends, application of Option Pricing Theory to the pricing of corporate liabilities, common stock, corporate bonds, mergers and acquisitions, leasing, capital budgeting, and international corporate finance. The course offers a rigorous theoretical treatment of the major subject areas in corporate finance. The student will gain an understanding of the classic work in each subject area, as well as some of the most recent advances in corporate finance. Since much of the material covered in the course is not found in textbooks, the student must become familiar with the major journals in finance. Prerequisites: Graduate level finance, accounting, and economics.

( GMP 5080 OR FIN 5080 OR GMP 5815 OR FIN 5815 )
AND ( GMP 5060 OR ACT 5060 )
AND ( ECN 5050 OR GMP 5050 )

A. Entrance Competencies

Prerequisites for this course include graduate level economics, accounting and applied corporate finance. Additional coursework in investments and financial markets will be helpful.

B. Exit Competencies

1) Discuss the Theory of Modern Corporate Finance.
2) Read and critically evaluate journal articles.
3) Identify and understand a critical line of reasoning within each topic and develop his or her own research initiatives from the readings.

Ultimately the course aims to immerse the student in the history of modern Corporate Finance Theory and provide the student with sufficient tools to continue studying Corporate Finance at a doctoral level.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Financial Theory and Corporate Policy - 4.Edition - 2005
T. Copeland, J. Weston, K. Shastri
Addison-Wesley
Boston, MA
ISBN: 0321127218



APA Manual
The APA Manual is a recommended textbook for all courses.
Effective July 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is recommended for all courses.

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Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.