This course provides an overview of three major areas of corporate finance: Investment (Capital Budgeting), Financing, and Pay-out Policies. Students will gain insight on utilizing relevant information (financial and non-financial) to make informed decisions that are vital to modern firms. Emphasis is geared toward gaining an in-depth understanding of the financial implications of managerial operational decisions. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in FIN 253 or ACCT 608 or permission of instructor. (F;S)