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Course details

This course builds on the topics and techniques of FMGT 3510. Students will use tools such as DCF/NPV analysis and the weighted average cost of capital to develop a framework for capital budgeting that focuses on increasing shareholder value. Corporate risk management concepts and international financial planning issues will also be addressed. An overview of the theory and practice of capital structure decision making and shareholder distributions will be provided. Additional topics include leasing, public offerings, and financial options.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

5.5

Cost

$787.70 - $805.60 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are two offerings of FMGT 4510 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 51869

Duration

Sat May 06 - Sat Aug 05 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 51869
  • $787.70
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 06 - Aug 05 Sat 09:00 - 13:00 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 207
Instructor

Joe Ilsever

Course outline

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Credits

5.5

Cost

$787.70

Important information
  1. Class WILL NOT be held on Saturday, July 1st (Canada Day).
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 21384

Duration

Tue Jun 06 - Tue Jul 25 (8 weeks)

  • 8 weeks
  • CRN 21384
  • $787.70
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 06 - Jun 13 Tue, Thu 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Jun 15 Thu 18:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2005
Jun 20 - Jun 22 Tue, Thu 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Jun 27 Tue 18:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2005
Jun 29 Thu 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Jul 04 Tue 18:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2005
Jul 06 Thu 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Jul 11 Tue 18:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2005
Jul 13 - Jul 20 Tue, Thu 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Jul 25 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2005
Instructor

Randy Liu

Course outline

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Credits

5.5

Cost

$787.70

Important information
  1. The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus: Quiz: Thursday, June 15th Midterm: Tuesday, June 27th Midterm Debrief: Tuesday, July 4th Quiz: Tuesday, July 11th Final: Tuesday, July 25th This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below are two offerings of FMGT 4510 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 31294

Duration

Wed Sep 06 - Wed Nov 29 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 31294
  • $791.85
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Nov 29 Wed 17:30 - 21:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 840
Instructor

Eddy Fung

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

5.5

Cost

$791.85

Status

CRN 34492

Duration

Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 16 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 34492
  • $805.60
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 - Dec 16 Sat 09:00 - 13:00 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 206
Instructor

Joe Ilsever

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

5.5

Cost

$805.60

Important information
  1. Class WILL NOT be held on Saturday, September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) & Saturday, November 11th (Remembrance Day).
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Assess a firm's various sources of capital and evaluate its cost of capital.
  • Analyze the desirability of an investment in capital assets under conditions of uncertainty and risk. Determine the relevant cash flows in a capital budgeting analysis.
  • Assess whether a company should lease or buy capital assets.
  • Understand how firms raise long-term capital. Determine the best way to finance a firm through a mixture of long-term debt and and/or equity.
  • Demonstrate how corporate taxes and various transaction costs impact on the capital structure of the firm.
  • Assess the impact of dividend and stock repurchase policy on firm value.
  • Discuss the special factors that affect firms with significant foreign operations. Outline the factors influencing exchange rates and evaluate techniques to hedge or reduce foreign exchange risk. Analyze foreign investment decisions an outline ways to finance international investments.
  • Use basic financial risk management techniques.
  • Understand the basic mechanics of options as well as calculate their value. Understand the applicability of general option concepts to other aspects of financial management.

Effective as of Winter 2012

Related Programs

Finance 2 (FMGT 4510) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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  3. Accounting
    Diploma Part-time
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  5. Finance
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  6. Finance
    Diploma Part-time
  7. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  8. Financial Planning
    Diploma Full-time
  9. Financial Planning
    Diploma Part-time
  10. Financial Planning
    Diploma Full-time

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