The time value of money; valuation of financial securities; allocating capital; and introduction to risk and risky decision making; the financing decision of the firm; financial statement and working capital management; more special topics include mergers and acquisitions and international finance. Please obtain the textbook before class begins. Textbook: Modern Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice, by Chambers and Lacey, 5th Edition, Hayden McNeil, Plymouth, Michigan. ISBN: 0780738026121. The PRS handset is not needed, excel will be used. Part of the Online Bachelor of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management online program but is open to all.