MTI 616: Financial Analysis for Technology Managers (3 Credit Hours)

Cost function. Accounting statements, tax implications, types of costs, profit recognition, financial markets, investment decision tools. Net present value (NPV). Cash flow analysis; free cash flows, project financing, valuation of firms, risk-return, cost of capital, long-term financing, short-term financing, and equity financing for entrepreneurs. Discussion on mergers and acquisition activities, governance and ethics, and international aspects. Business cases from contemporary firms and readings relevant to technology management are used to illustrate the application of financial concepts.