Accounting and Finance
Explore the essential principles and practical applications of accounting and finance — understanding the “why” behind financial information and how it drives real-world business decisions.
Course Snapshot
What You'll Learn
We begin with the fundamental “why” behind financial accounting — how accounting information drives real-world business decisions. The course is structured around key frameworks for measurement, communication, and decision-making, with instructors free to expand from basic concepts into more advanced topics as needed.
Financial Accounting
Students dive into the financials of numerous companies, analyzing case studies from various industries to grasp practical applications — with an emphasis on intuitive understanding, unified valuation approaches, and managerial decision-making skills.
Corporate Finance
Students explore vital concepts in business finance in a relaxed, conversational manner — building intuition, unified valuation, and a managerial focus that deepens insight into financial management principles and their real-world applications.
Upon Completion, Students Will Be Able To
Understand the principles and techniques of managerial accounting for generating management data.
Analyze cost-benefit criteria and behavioral implications to make informed economic decisions.
Utilize information systems to collect, process, and interpret operational and financial data.
Apply concepts and theories of corporate finance to evaluate and resolve financial problems.
Evaluate ratios, equities, debts, and portfolio management strategies.
Assess capital raising, distribution of dividends, and hedging fluctuations in currency and product cycles.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct financial analysis and support strategic decision-making.
Apply financial management principles to enhance organizational value and achieve objectives.
Ready to Enroll?
Accounting and Finance is a 3-credit-hour core course in Windsor University's Accelerated MBA program. Review the grading guidelines or reach out to Student Affairs with any questions before you apply.