COURSE CURRICULUM

The finance curriculum at Cape Breton University is designed to build strong knowledge of financial management, investment decision-making, and global capital markets. It begins with foundational courses such as Business Finance I and II, which introduce key concepts including financial statement analysis, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend policy, and risk-return analysis. Students also gain exposure to personal finance, where they learn budgeting, credit management, insurance, savings, retirement planning, and long-term financial planning for individuals. As the program advances, intermediate and advanced courses focus on corporate financial decision-making using case studies, covering topics like capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, liquidity management, and working capital management. Specialized courses such as Capital Markets, Investment Management, Capital Budgeting, Options and Futures Markets, and International Finance provide deeper insight into global financial systems, investment strategies, risk management, and foreign exchange markets. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, preparing students to analyze financial data, evaluate investment opportunities, and make strategic decisions in business environments. Overall, the program equips students with analytical, technical, and decision-making skills required for careers in banking, investment, corporate finance, and international financial management.