MGT 611 MANAGING FIRM RESOURCES

This course provides an overview of the nature and scope of organizational resource management. Students will explore the accounting process to provide the foundation for reviewing and analyzing financial statements. In addition, students will gain knowledge of the variety of financial concepts used for analysis, planning and decision-making. Topics include an overview of capital budgeting; financial planning and forecasting; and working capital management. Additional topics will include purchase/ lease decisions. and financing and risk management. Basic tax and legal issues will be reviewed with emphasis on selecting an appropriate entity type. Long-term and short-term debt including interest rate decision will be included as a topic of study.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MGT 502 (may be taken concurrently)