Course Name: Business Finance (FINC 2101)
Instructor: Jasmin Fouad
Course Description: Why do people around the world—and in Egypt specifically—turn to gold during times of uncertainty, even when it generates no income like stocks or bonds do? Can a company announce record profits and still see its stock price fall? How much risk is worth taking for the chance of a higher return? If questions like these make you curious, then welcome to FINC 2101 as understanding why all this happens is at the heart of finance. FINC 2101 introduces the principles and tools of finance and serves as the foundation for all future finance courses. Whether you plan to pursue a career in finance, launch a business, work in another field, or simply make smarter financial decisions throughout your life, the concepts and skills developed here will help you achieve all of these goals.
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Course Name: Business Finance (FINC 2101)
Instructor: Wael Abdallah
Course Description: This Business Finance course transforms students from passive learners into confident financial decision-makers by bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications. Students master fundamental principles, such as the time value of money, risk assessment, and capital budgeting, through hands-on Excel modeling, company analysis projects, and multi-audience presentations. The course emphasizes developing both technical competencies and strategic thinking skills, preparing students to become trusted financial advisors who can analyze complex business scenarios and communicate insights effectively to diverse stakeholders. By the end, students possess immediately applicable skills for corporate finance, investment analysis, and entrepreneurial ventures, with the ethical framework to balance profit with social responsibility.
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