Introduction to Business Finance

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of business finance. Students will gain an understanding of financial statements, time value of money, risk and return, and basic capital budgeting techniques. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students should be able to: - Understand the importance of financial management in business. - Interpret basic financial statements to assess a company's performance. - Apply time value of money concepts to simple investment decisions. - Recognize the relationship between risk and return in financial decisions. Module 1: Financial Statements and Analysis Module 2: Time Value of Money and Investment Basics Module 3: Risk and Return Module 4: Funding a Business Module 5: Applying Concepts to Real-World Scenarios Assessment Methods: Quizzes: Assess understanding of concepts. Case Studies: Applying concepts to real-world scenarios. Final Exam: Comprehensive assessment of course content.