The course leads to a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of corporate finance. The core modules include Introduction to Corporate Finance, Corporate Investment Decisions & Valuation, and Corporate Financial Policy. Students will be able to assess the valuation of firms, projects, and financial securities with an informed perspective on the capital structure and payout policy.

"Corporate Finance" is an introductory course that presents those fundamental principles of finance that find direct application in the financial decisions of modern corporations. The course is structured in three parts: (i) Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance, (ii) Investment Decisions/Valuation, (iii) Financial Policy.

Corporate Governance explores the intrinsic conflicts of interest in modern corporations, their impact on economic outputs, and the history of related scandals. The course discusses governance improvements, capital market developments, and ESG-focused reforms. It discusses mechanisms to align the interests of managers, shareholders, and other key stakeholders.

The course explores fundamental financial decisions encountered by corporate managers and demonstrates how financial theory can be applied to address practical, real-world challenges.