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MGT-301: Foundations in financial economics

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The aim of this course is to expose EPFL bachelor students to some of the main areas in financial economics. The course will be organized around six themes. Students will obtain both practical insights through real-world examples and understand how one can model the main economic trade-offs.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/foundations-in-financial-economics-MGT-301

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http://go.epfl.ch/MGT-301

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/foundations-in-financial-economics-MGT-301

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MGT-301

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Lectures in this course (55)

Foundations of Financial: Understanding Finance Basics

Covers the fundamental concepts of finance, including cash flows, investment evaluation, and funding sources.

Nestlé Shareholder Dividends

Explores Nestlé shareholder dividends, types of firms, balance sheets, income statements, and corporate finance concepts.

Foundations of Financial Economics

Delves into time value of money, net present value rule, and agency problems in financial economics.

Foundations of Financial Economics: Time Value of Money

Covers time value of money, annuities, compound interest, depreciation, and capital budgeting rules with practical examples.

Capital Budgeting: Cash Flows and NPV

Explores the significance of incremental cash flows in capital budgeting decisions and how to calculate the net present value accurately.

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