Financial Management I

This course covers basic financial management principles primarily targeted to the operations part of a business. The learner gains an understanding about the basic finance organization in an enterprise in support of the company's primary goal to increase corporate value for shareholders in an ethical way. Tools a finance professional might use in managing the cash and current assets are discussed along with cash budgeting and financial strategic planning. The Dupont equation is reviewed as the basis for analyzing and improving the performance of the enterprise to improve value. The learner will acquire knowledge about how forecasting models and financial instruments are used to optimize the working capital investment portfolio. Prerequisite for Financial Management I is Corporate Finance.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.