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Theory of Corporate Finance

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 University Hall Y04-4170 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4170
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Provides a sound understanding of the principles of and analytical techniques used in financial management. The course describes financial decision making by corporations and shows how it can be used to address practical problems and illuminate institutional aspects of the financial world. Topics include review of valuation concepts, cost of capital, advanced capital budgeting, capital structure theories, dividend policy, IPOs, long-term financing and working capital management.

Prerequisites

Open to College of Management students only. Non MGT major degree students in partner programs may register for this course starting 01/05/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 01/15/2026 AF 301 and a minimum of 60 credits. MGT majors only

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y04-4170

Enrolled / Capacity

32 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Hieu Tran

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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