Applied Corporate Finance
| 16 – 20 June 2025 | Abu Dhabi | 15 – 19 Sep. 2025 | Dubai | 03 – 07 Nov. 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
1.Understand the core principles and applications of corporate finance in decision-making.
2.Learn to analyze and evaluate investment opportunities and capital structure decisions.
3.Develop skills in financial forecasting, valuation, and risk management techniques.
4.Gain expertise in optimizing capital allocation to maximize shareholder value.
5.Enhance the ability to integrate corporate finance strategies with organizational goals.
Course Syllabus:
Day 1: Foundations of Corporate Finance
1.Introduction to Corporate Finance
2.Financial Statements and Performance Metrics
3.Time Value of Money (TVM)
4.Workshop: Applying TVM to Real-World Financial Scenarios
Day 2: Investment Decisions and Capital Budgeting
1.Capital Budgeting Techniques
2.Cost of Capital
3.Evaluating Investment Opportunities
4.Case Study: Evaluating Investment Proposals for a Corporation
Day 3: Capital Structure and Financing Decisions
1.Capital Structure Optimization
2.Corporate Financing Options
3.Dividend Policy Decisions
4.Workshop: Designing an Optimal Capital Structure for a Corporation
Day 4: Valuation and Risk Management
1.Corporate Valuation Techniques
2.Risk Management in Corporate Finance
3.Strategic Financial Planning
4.Case Study: Valuing a Business and Assessing Financial Risks
Day 5: Strategic Applications and Continuous Improvement
1.Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring
2.Sustaining Financial Excellence
3.Integrating Corporate Finance with Business Goals
4.Capstone Project: Designing a Corporate Finance Strategy “Participants develop and present a comprehensive financial strategy for a simulated or real-world orporation”.
