course description for Financial Management II in a B.Sc. Accounting program:

???? Financial Management II

Course Description

This course is a continuation of Financial Management I and focuses on advanced concepts and techniques of financial management for decision-making in business organizations. Emphasis is placed on investment, financing, and dividend decisions, capital structure, working capital management, and the use of financial analysis tools to support strategic planning and value creation.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Evaluate investment opportunities using capital budgeting techniques.

2. Analyze and determine the optimal capital structure for a firm.

3. Make financing and dividend policy decisions in line with organizational goals.

4. Manage working capital efficiently to ensure liquidity and profitability.

5. Apply financial management principles to real-world business scenarios ethically.

Course Content (Main Topics)

• Review of Financial Management I concepts

• Capital budgeting: NPV, IRR, Payback period, Profitability index

• Cost of capital: weighted average cost of capital (WACC), cost of equity, cost of debt

• Capital structure theories and decisions

• Dividend policy theories and decisions

• Working capital management: cash, receivables, inventory, and payables management

• Financial leverage and risk analysis

• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring

• Financial planning and forecasting

• Ethical considerations in financial management

Teaching Methods

• Lectures and tutorials

• Case studies and problem-solving exercises

• Group projects and presentations

• Use of financial software and Excel for modeling

Assessment Methods

• Continuous Assessment (Assignments, Quizzes, Class Participation) – 30%

• Project / Case Study – 20%

• Final Examination – 50%

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Evaluate and select investment projects using advanced techniques.

• Determine optimal capital structure and dividend policy for organizations.

• Manage working capital effectively to enhance liquidity and profitability.

• Apply financial management tools for strategic business decisions.

• Demonstrate ethical and professional judgment in financial management practices.

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