DBA797 Finance Primer (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Assigned as needed upon admittance to the DBA program
The purpose of this course is to better prepare new Doctor of Business Administration program students in the areas of finance, business math, and business analysis.  The course addresses foundational financial and quantitative theories and concepts which are required in preparation for advanced coursework in the program.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify and evaluate the various challenges competitive firms face in the business environment.
2. Evaluate how time value of money (TVM) impacts capital budgeting decisions.
3. Determine the relationship between financial risk and reward.
4. Explain how the rate of change and marginal change impact business decision making.