Course Details

Financial Analysis

 

TCSB1-GC2100
Credit: Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management

An examination of financial statements and processes that establish fiscal responsibility and accountability in the sports industry. Analyzing the financial background of a business provides insights about operating and strategic decisions. In this course, the subjects to be examined include: time value of money, analysis of financial statements, capital budgeting, budgeting and forecasting for short and long term economic events, debt and equity management, project financing, risk management, investment strategies, working capital analysis, and financial modeling.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, each student should be able to:

1. Analyze the sources and uses of capital in this industry.


2. Compare ownership structures, capital markets, and taxation strategies and their impact on finance in the business of sports.


3. Analyze comprehensive and detailed financial statements to make informed business decisions.


4. Interpret a range of financial ratios to make informed business decisions.


5. Assess business entities overall short and long term financial positions.

Prerequisites:
Applied Research Methods ¿ Y70.1060

 

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