Prerequisites: An introductory course in economics and a firm grasp of high school algebra. Those without such a background should first take ECON S1105 plus one of the following: MATH S1003 or W1007, or STAT W1001 or S1111.

How assets are priced in financial markets, where assets are viewed, most generally, as claims to future income streams. Applications to stocks, bonds, entire companies, etc. Notions of the present value of a cash flow, systematic risk, capital structure, and Miller-Modigliani Theory are emphasized. Consideration of leveraged buyouts, mergers, and stock repurchases. Introduction to options and futures. Lectures and problems.

Prerequisites: One accounting course (or the equivalent) and one course in finance (BUSI W3001 or the equivalent). Students with substantial and relevant professional experience in financial institutions may be able to meet the demands of this course without previous finance courses.

An exploration of the central concepts of corporate finance for those who already have some basic knowledge of finance and accounting. This case-based course considers project valuation; cost of capital; capital structure; firm valuation; the interplay between financial decisions, strategic consideration, and economic analyses; and the provision and acquisition of funds. These concepts are analyzed in relation to agency problems: market domination, risk profile, and risk resolution; and market efficiency or the lack thereof. The validity of analytic tools is tested on issues such as highly leveraged transactions, hybrid securities, volatility in initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, acquisition and control premiums, corporate restructurings, sustainable and unsustainable market inefficiencies, etc. Unlike other undergraduate business courses, this course may be counted toward the economics major or concentration by Columbia undergraduates.

An introduction to and overview of major concepts of management and organization theory concentrating on understanding human behavior in organizational contexts, with heavy emphasis on the application of concepts to solve managerial problems. Behavioral issues at the individual, group, and systems levels. The class is shaped around lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations, and small group exercises.

Is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental marketing concepts and their application by business and nonbusiness organizations, including consumer goods firms, manufacturing and service industries, and small and large businesses. An overview of marketing strategy issues, elements of a market�-company, customers, and competition, as well as the fundamental elements of the marketing mix�-product, price, placement (distribution) and promotion with attention to theory and applications. Extensive use of cases and exercises simulate a real-world environment in which to apply and hone decision-making skills.

Is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental marketing concepts and their application by business and nonbusiness organizations, including consumer goods firms, manufacturing and service industries, and small and large businesses. An overview of marketing strategy issues, elements of a market�-company, customers, and competition, as well as the fundamental elements of the marketing mix�-product, price, placement (distribution) and promotion with attention to theory and applications. Extensive use of cases and exercises simulate a real-world environment in which to apply and hone decision-making skills.

Prerequisites: An introductory course in economics and a firm grasp of high school algebra. Those without such a background should first take ECON S1105 plus one of the following: MATH S1003 or W1007, or STAT W1001 or S1111.

How assets are priced in financial markets, where assets are viewed, most generally, as claims to future income streams. Applications to stocks, bonds, entire companies, etc. Notions of the present value of a cash flow, systematic risk, capital structure, and Miller-Modigliani Theory are emphasized. Consideration of leveraged buyouts, mergers, and stock repurchases. Introduction to options and futures. Lectures and problems.

An introductory level graduate course that examines the generally accepted account principles (GAAP) underlying the financial statements and their implementation in practice. The perspective and main focus of the course is from the users of the information contained in the statements, including investors, financial analysts, creditors and, management.

An introduction to and overview of major concepts of management and organization theory concentrating on understanding human behavior in organizational contexts, with heavy emphasis on the application of concepts to solve managerial problems. Behavioral issues at the individual, group, and systems levels. The class is shaped around lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations, and small group exercises.

Designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental marketing concepts and their application by business and nonbusiness organizations, including consumer goods firms, manufacturing and service industries, and small and large businesses. An overview of marketing strategy issues, elements of a market--company, customers, and competition, as well as the fundamental elements of the marketing mix--product, price, placement (distribution) and promotion with attention to theory and applications. Extensive use of cases and exercises simulate a real-world environment in which to apply and hone decision-making skills.

Designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental marketing concepts and their application by business and nonbusiness organizations, including consumer goods firms, manufacturing and service industries, and small and large businesses. An overview of marketing strategy issues, elements of a market--company, customers, and competition, as well as the fundamental elements of the marketing mix--product, price, placement (distribution) and promotion with attention to theory and applications. Extensive use of cases and exercises simulate a real-world environment in which to apply and hone decision-making skills.