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Course Description: Financial Management*
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Course Description: Financial Management*

Financial Management*

28-6115

Finance is the Arts and Science of managing money. The field of finance has evolved from one that was concerned primarily with the procurement of funds to a field that encompasses the management of assets, all financing decisions, those of operations and the overall valuation of the firm. This field of study has developed from one that emphasized external analysis to one that stresses decision-making in the firm. The goals and objectives of financial decisions in the for-profit sector is wealth maximization while in the not-for-profit sector financial analysis is used to meet the organizations established mission, goals and objectives of the firm. This course will apply the tools of the financial manager in both for profit and not-for-profit organizations. [Core course]

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* Prerequisite Required.