Finance 101
Principles of Finance gives students a thorough introduction to the concepts, tools, and institutions of finance and serves as a foundation for the core courses offered by the Academy of Finance. Principles of Finance begins with the basics of financial literacy and the function of finance in society. Students then study income and wealth, including budgeting, personal banking, credit and borrowing, and planning for retirement. Next, students examine financial institutions and the role of finance in organizations. They learn about common methods by which businesses raise capital—IPOs, selling stocks and bonds, and short-term financing—and study key investment-related terms and concepts, including the time value of money. Students also explore specific topics of importance in today’s world of finance, risk management, taxes, and ethics. They research how technological and international innovations have changed the financial services field.
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