To equip students with the essential skills and knowledge
required to manage financial resources effectively in various organizations. The course
will cover fundamental principles of financial management, including planning, analysis,
control, and decision-making.
Course Structure:
Module 1: Introduction to Financial Management (Weeks 1-2)
• Overview of Financial Management
• Objectives of Financial Management
• Financial Environment and Institutions
• Financial Statement Analysis
Module 2: Financial Planning and Forecasting (Weeks 3-4)
• Financial Planning Process
• Sales Forecasting Techniques
• Pro Forma Financial Statements
• Cash Flow Projections
Module 3: Time Value of Money (Weeks 5-6)
• Present Value and Future Value Concepts
• Discounting and Compounding Techniques
• Annuities and Perpetuities
• Applications in Valuation
Module 4: Risk and Return Analysis (Weeks 7-8)
• Risk and Return Concepts
• Measuring Risk and Return
• Portfolio Theory and Diversification
• Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Module 5: Capital Budgeting (Weeks 9-10)
• Investment Appraisal Techniques
• Net Present Value (NPV)
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Payback Period and Profitability Index
Module 6: Financing Decisions (Weeks 11-12)
• Sources of Finance
• Cost of Capital
• Capital Structure Theories
• Leverage and its Impact
Module 7: Working Capital Management (Weeks 13-14)
• Components of Working Capital
• Cash Management
• Inventory Management
• Receivables Management
Module 8: Financial Markets and Instruments (Weeks 15-16)
• Overview of Financial Markets
• Money Market and Capital Market Instruments
• Stock Market Operations
• Derivatives and their Uses
Module 9: Corporate Finance (Weeks 17-18)
• Corporate Governance
• Dividend Policy
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate Restructuring
Module 10: International Financial Management (Weeks 19-20)
