- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds on the topics and techniques of FMGT 3510 Business Finance 1. Students will use tools such as DCF/NPV analysis and the weighted average cost of capital to develop a framework for capital budgeting that focuses on increasing shareholder value. Corporate risk management concepts and international financial planning issues will also be addressed. An overview of the theory and practice of capital structure decision making and shareholder distributions will be provided. Additional topics include leasing, public offerings, and financial options.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in FMGT 3510
Credits
5.5
Domestic fees
$820.22 - $834.51 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain how firms raise long‐term financial resources.
- Assess a firm's various sources of capital and calculate its cost of capital.
- Define and determine a firm’s optimal capital structure.
- Explain the main factors that may affect a firm’s capital structure choice.
- Determine and estimate the relevant cash flows in a capital budgeting analysis.
- Analyze the desirability of an investment in capital assets under conditions of uncertainty and risk.
- Assess whether a company should lease or buy capital assets.
- Assess the impact (if any) of a cash dividend, stock dividend, stock repurchase and stock split on a firm’s share price.
- Using real‐life examples, analyze a firm’s capital structure choice and distribution policy.
- Discuss the factors important to firms when operating internationally.
- Explain the main factors influencing exchange rates.
- Use derivatives (forward and futures contracts, swaps, options) to hedge financial risk (ex. currency risk, interest rate risk, and commodity price risk).
- Describe the basic mechanics of financial options and discuss the main factors affecting a call and a put option’s value.
- Describe how general option concepts can be applied to other aspects of financial management.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Finance 2 (FMGT 4510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Full-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Full-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of FMGT 4510 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51497
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Dec 04
- 13 weeks
- CRN 51497
- Domestic fees $834.51
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Joe Ilsever
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration. The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus. Midterm: Wednesday, October 23-(18:00-22:00) Mid-Term Exam De-Brief (To Be Determined – Instructor to provide further information) Final Exam: Wednesday, December 4- (18:00- 22:00) This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
CRN 34492
Dates
Sat Sep 14 - Sat Dec 07
- 13 weeks
- CRN 34492
- Domestic fees $834.51
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 206 |
Instructor
Joe Ilsever
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of FMGT 4510 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 10242
Dates
Thu Jan 16 - Thu Apr 10
- 13 weeks
- CRN 10242
- Domestic fees $834.51
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Joe Ilsever
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus. Midterm: Thursday, February 27 (18:00-22:00) Mid-Term Exam De-Brief: Thursday, March 6 (18:00-22:00) and Final Exam: Thursday, April 10 (18:00- 22:00) This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
CRN 15556
Dates
Sat Jan 11 - Sat Apr 05
- 13 weeks
- CRN 15556
- Domestic fees $820.22
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Apr 05 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 385 |
Instructor
Joe Ilsever
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.