Principles of Finance

Introduction to Finance: Meaning, Scope, Objectives and Key Concepts (Time Value of Money Basics)

Financial System and Markets: Institutions, Instruments, Money Market vs Capital Market (Overview)

Risk and Return: Types of Risk, Risk–Return Trade-off, Basics of Diversification

Capital Budgeting Basics: Project Evaluation, Payback, NPV and IRR (Intro Level)

Cost of Capital: Meaning, Components, WACC (Basic Computation and Interpretation)

Capital Structure and Leverage: Financial Leverage, EBIT–EPS Analysis (Basics)

Working Capital Management: Concepts, Operating Cycle, Cash/Inventory/Receivables Basics

Dividend Decision: Dividend Theories, Policies and Factors Affecting Dividend (Overview)

Financial Statement Analysis: Ratios, Funds Flow/Cash Flow Basics and Interpretation

Ethics and Financial Decisions: Basics of Financial Governance, Compliance and Investor Protection