Learn to evaluate corporate investment and financing decisions through capital allocation, cost of capital, capital structure, and leverage analysis. You will apply capital allocation principles to identify value-creating opportunities, evaluate projects using net present value (NPV) and real options, and incorporate risk and managerial flexibility into investment decisions. You will also analyze financing sources and apply the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) in project and investment evaluation.

Apply Capital Allocation and Leverage Analysis
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What you'll learn
Apply capital allocation principles and NPV to identify and evaluate value-creating investment opportunities.
Analyze financing sources and use WACC to assess corporate projects and investment decisions.
Evaluate capital structure and leverage to assess firm value, earnings sensitivity, and break-even risk.
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September 2026
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Taught in English
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