UMass Boston

Theory of Corporate Finance

Course #: AF 325, Class #: 1106, Section #: 02

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