Subject: Elective, Business

Finance

Course Type: Standard High School

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Credits: 1.0

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Course Description

In this introductory course, students will learn the basic principles of Finance—learning about capital, financial statements, the time value of money, stocks and bonds, and dividends in today’s business environment. Other topics covered in this course include: taxes, cash flow, risk and return, options and corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.

Textbook: Finance - Boundless CC 4.0

Course Objectives

Understand basic finance principles

Understand the strategies and planning techniques used in finance

Describe how financial statements are used in business

Apply course concepts to everyday life

Learn how capital is needed and used by businesses

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Course Contents

Module TitleModule Topic(s)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Financial Management
Chapter 2: Financial Statements, Taxes, & Cash Flow
Chapter 3: Analyzing Financial Statements
Chapter 4: Forecasting Financial Statements
Chapter 5: The Time Value of Money
Chapter 6: Bond Valuation
Chapter 7: Stock Valuation
Chapter 8: Introduction to Risk & Return
Chapter 9: Security Market Efficiency & Returns
Chapter 10: Introduction to the Cost of Capital
Chapter 11: Capital Budgeting
Chapter 12: Role of Risk in Capital Budgeting
Chapter 13: Capital Structure
Chapter 14: Obtaining Capital
Chapter 15: Dividends
Chapter 16: Options & Corporate Finance
Chapter 17: Introduction to Working Capital
Chapter 18: Working Capital Management
Chapter 19: Overview of Short-Term Financing
Chapter 20: Mergers & Acquisitions
Chapter 21: Financial Management Outside the U.S.

Recommended Prerequisites

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Accreditation You Can Trust

Recognized & Respected Nationwide

At Excel High School, we are proud to be regionally accredited by Cognia, along with additional accreditations from NCA, SACS, NWAC, and the Middle States Association. Our programs meet the same rigorous standards as public schools, giving you the confidence of earning a well-respected diploma.

Global Recognition for Our Accredited Diplomas

Excel High School’s regionally accredited diploma is accepted by colleges and universities around the world. With our recognized accreditation, you can confidently pursue higher education wherever your journey takes you.