https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/E_MUB_BMAThis course has three main learning objectives: · Gain knowledge of basic concepts and theories in corporate finance in order to assess the business models. · Provide standard answers to hypothetical cases, e.g. through solving textbook exercises · Apply obtained knowledge in corporate finance to real life cases, e.g. interpret financial information and provide input for corporate decision making, and improve strategic thinking.The course will start with an introduction of business assessment approaches and basic concepts. We will start with an introduction to corporations, and proceed with financial statement analysis, financial decision making, investment decision rules, capital budgeting, and raising equity capital, etc. The focus is on applying concepts and theories to real-life situations during lectures, and providing students with feedback on their exercises and cases in the tutorials. We will explain the basic concepts and theories in the lectures, and apply to relevant exercises and cases in the tutorials.Lectures and tutorials Attendance to both lectures and tutorials is highly recommended to pass the courseYour final course grade will be based on your written exam and assignments. More details are available in the course manual.“Corporate Finance” by Jonathan Berk and Peter DeMarzo, 4th edition.Taking the other P1 and P2 courses in the minor (New Ways of Doing Business) is strongly recommended.P1 courses in the minor