: This course introduces the discipline of finance in an organizational setting. Among the basics covered: responsibilities of financial managers; roles of finance in a typical business organization; legal forms of businesses; agency relationships; and relevant financial markets of interest to financial managers. Further, you will explore the five principles that form the foundation of financial management and you will understand the non-financial manager's impact on, and role in, the finance function.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
Identify and differentiate the three most common types of business organizations and the structure of each
State the fundamental objectives of a corporation and the differences between wealth and profit maximization
Recognize the impact of social and ethical responsibility on business
Identify and describe the structure and functions of the finance department within an organization
Define the principal-agent relationship and strategies for overcoming conflicts of interest and motivating managers
List and define the five key principles that form the foundation of financial management
Recognize and define the five key financial markets
Identify the sources, rules, and life-cycle stages of corporate financing
Describe the function of the stock market and the three trading venues it utilizes
Recognize the factors related to interest rate determination and the impact of interest on an organization
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