An introduction to the preparation and interpretation of financial information, with emphasis on the use of accounting information for management decision-making. It highlights the guiding principles by which accounting reflects the underlying economic events. It also focuses on reporting and measurement issues that help managers make better decisions.

Building competitive advantage depends on a company?s ability to strategically and tactically manage its information systems. Information technology is quickly expanding its importance in the business models and operations of companies. Managers in today?s world depend on accurate, accessible and useful information to make decisions. The course provides the student with an understanding of the strategic role of information technology and its use within the enterprise to creative sustainable competitive advantage for the organization.

The purpose of this course is to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the theory and practice of contemporary corporate finance. Topics include time value of money, capital budgeting, capital costing, capital raising, capital restructuring, and risk management. The theories and concepts receiving the greatest attention are Net Present Value, Agency, Asset Pricing, and Market Efficiency.

This course provides a foundation for dealing with managerial decisions about technology and operations issues. Based on the premise that the technology and operations can be a significant source of competitive advantage for a firm. Prepares students to identify and implement operating improvements that directly affect firm performance.