MBAD 6154: Applied Business Finance

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Examination of business finance topics which typically confront the firm's primary finance functional areas (CFO, Treasurer, Controller). The purpose is to develop advanced analytical skills in those topic areas. The following topics form the basis of the course: lease vs buy (borrow); leveraged buyouts: merger analysis (emphasis on valuation); international operations of American firms (capital budgeting and cost of capital); capital structure; risk management. Such additional topics as working capital management; risk management; and relevant current topics will be included as time permits.

Average GPA: 3.81

Grade distribution records: 143 students across 8 terms.

Grade distribution

Based on 143 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.

Instructors

• Tao-Hsien King 126 students, Average GPA 3.82
• Xi Mo 17 students, Average GPA 3.75