High School Finance Course
The Finance course at Northgate Academy introduces students to the fundamental principles of finance, preparing them to navigate the financial aspects of the business world with confidence. This course covers a wide range of topics, including the significance of capital, the intricacies of financial statements, the time value of money, and the mechanics of stocks, bonds, and dividends. Additionally, students will delve into critical financial areas such as taxation, cash flow management, risk assessment, investment options, corporate finance strategies, and the processes behind mergers and acquisitions. By utilizing real-world examples and practical applications, this course demystifies complex financial concepts, making them accessible and relevant to today’s business environment.
Upon completing the course, students will achieve a comprehensive understanding of basic finance principles, strategic financial planning, and the application of these concepts in various business scenarios. They will learn how to interpret financial statements effectively, apply finance theories to everyday situations, and understand the vital role of capital in business operations. The Finance course at Northgate Academy is designed not just to impart theoretical knowledge but to equip students with practical skills and insights that can be applied in their future careers and personal financial decisions.
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Finance Course Syllabus
In this introductory course, students will learn the basic principles of Finance—learning about capital, financial statements, the time value of money, stocks and bonds, and dividends in today’s business environment. Other topics covered in this course include: taxes, cash flow, risk and return, options and corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
Textbook: Finance (Boundless CC BY-SA 4.0)
Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Understand basic finance principles
- Understand the strategies and planning techniques used in finance
- Describe how financial statements are used in business
- Apply course concepts to everyday life
- Learn how capital is needed and used by businesses
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Chapter 1 - Introduction to Financial Management |
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Chapter 2 – Financial Statements, Taxes, & Cash Flow |
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Chapter 3 – Analyzing Financial Statements |
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Chapter 4 – Forecasting Financial Statements |
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Chapter 5 - The Time Value of Money |
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Chapter 6 – Bond Valuation |
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Chapter 7 – Stock Valuation |
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Chapter 8 – Introduction to Risk and Return |
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Chapter 9 – Security Market Efficiency and Returns |
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Chapter 10 - Introduction to the Cost of Capital |
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Chapter 11 - Capital Budgeting |
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Chapter 12 - Role of Risk in Capital Budgeting |
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Chapter 13 - Capital Structure |
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Chapter 14 - Obtaining Capital |
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Chapter 15 - Dividends |
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Chapter 16 - Options and Corporate Finance |
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Chapter 17 - Introduction to Working Capital |
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Chapter 18 - Working Capital Management |
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Chapter 19 - Overview of Short-Term Financing |
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Chapter 20 - Mergers and Acquisitions |
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Chapter 21 - Financial Management Outside U.S |
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes……………………….40%
Written Assignments………..30%
Mid-Term/Final Exams……..30%
Total……………………………………100%
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