Explores the practical applications and implications of the Capital Asset Pricing Model in finance, including estimating betas and calculating expected returns.
Covers financial economics basics, including time value of money, risk/return tradeoff, and capital structure, preparing students for real-world financial decision-making.
Explores the impact of debt and taxes on firm value and shareholder wealth, covering Modigliani/Miller theorem, leverage effects, debt financing mechanics, and valuation methods.