ADFN 1010 Principles of Finance
This course introduces the theory and practice of corporate finance in both a theoretical and practical manner. The course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the financial tools managers need to cope in a rapidly changing and dynamic business environment. Finances lie at the heart of every major corporate decision whether it is strategic in nature or operational. The course examines how corporations raise capital in the financial markets and decide upon its deployment in the enterprise. Topics treated extensively include the time value of money, valuing bonds and stocks, concepts of risk/return, capital budgeting, project evaluation, and working capital management. The course will provide students with a theoretical foundation in Finance, but the emphasis is on applying that theory to solve practical problems and increase the value of the enterprise.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.43 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.52 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Edmond Ryan | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 18 of 25 |
| Fall 2025 | Edmond Ryan | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 13 |
| Spring 2025 | Edmond Ryan | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 18 of 24 |