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Corporate Finance I

Current Offerings

Corporate Finance I (1009): The course discusses the major financial decisions made by corporate managers and investors. Topics include criteria for making investment decisions, valuation of financial assets and liabilities, relationship between risk and return, capital structure choice, payout policy, introduction to derivative securities, and the concept of efficient financial markets. The goal of the course is to explore the general principles and then apply them in scenarios relevant to the practice of corporate law and in litigation. Evaluation will be based on a final exam (60%) and problem sets (40%). Class will be taught as a combination of lecture (by the instructor and invited guest speakers) and in-class applied practical activities.

Sections

Corporate Finance I | LAW 1009 Section 01 Class #32791

  • 3 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Exam:
    • One-Day Take-Home Exam
  • Exam:
      • Details to come
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Business Law

  • 2023-2024 Winter ( )
  • Wed
  • Room: LAW 180

Past Offerings

Corporate Finance I (1009): The course discusses the major financial decisions made by corporate managers and investors. Topics include criteria for making investment decisions, valuation of financial assets and liabilities, relationship between risk and return, capital structure choice, payout policy, introduction to derivative securities, and the concept of efficient financial markets. The goal of the course is to explore the general principles and then apply them in scenarios relevant to the practice of corporate law and in litigation. Evaluation based on a final exam (80%) and class participation (20%), assessed based on submission of three otherwise non-graded problem sets, which will serve as a means of providing students with feedback regarding their understanding of key course concepts.

Sections

Corporate Finance I | LAW 1009 Section 01 Class #34384

  • 3 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Exam:
    • One-Day Take-Home Exam
  • Exam:
      • Details to come
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Business Law

  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
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