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Financial policies

Course Description: This course aims to study corporate financial decision-making policies and their impact on the cost of capital. It begins by reviewing the concept of business finance management, the internal and external environment and their impact on enterprise performance, as well as cash management, accounts receivable, and inventory. The course then delves into capital structure theories and their impact on financing structure choices, the effect of debt ratios on company profitability and value. It also discusses the impact of dividend policy on stock and company value. Finally, the course reviews issues of mergers and acquisitions, corporate distress, reorganization, or liquidation.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: FIN 350
Objectives of the course :

This course aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and theories of capital structure, as well as the study of corporate financial decision-making policies and their impact on the cost of capital and its various applications. This course also aims to equip students with oral presentation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills for the topics covered.

Course outputs :

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1- Recognizes the main theories and concepts of capital structure and corporate dividend policies.
Explains the basic concepts of corporate financial policies.
3. Uses analytical tools to evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and methods for dealing with distressed companies to choose the least costly solution, either by restructuring the company or liquidating it.
4. Enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and solution-finding abilities by addressing case studies related to course topics.
Enhances awareness of the company's commitment to professional ethics for its sustainability and to avoid harming its external environment.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-30

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