The aim of the course is to introduce and analyze the theory, and practical applications of Financial Management. The course consists an in depth presentation of the process of managing the company's resources, including financial decision management, in order to maximize its value. The student will become familiar with and understand the basic concepts of Financial Management such as Financial Statements, Ratios, Operating Leverage, Capital Structure, Financial Leverage, and will acquire basic financial skills related to a business.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will:

• understand the objective purpose of financial management
• recognize which are the organs of financial management and what are their functions
• become familiar with the financial environment in which financial management is exercised
• calculate the required performance of the company in a state of uncertainty.
• evaluate investment programs.
• select the financial structure of the company that maximizes its value.
• calculatethe value of a financial asset.
• select the optimal capital structure.

Week 1

Business objective and basic financial decisions

Week 2

Financial statements and reports

Week 3

Analysis of financial indicators

Week 4

Cash flow analysis

Week 5

Cost of capital

Week 6

Financial Leverage and analysis

Week 7

Capital structure

Week 8

Forecast of financial needs

Week 9

Working capital management

Week 10

Cash flow management

Week 11

Bond management

Week 12

Receivables management

Week 13

Leasing and Business Claims Agencies

• Financial Management (2018), D. Vassiliou, N. Iriotis, Rosili Publications
• Principles of Financial Management (2020), E. Brigham, J. Houston, Broken Hill Publications
• Principles of Corporate Finance (2016), R. Brealey, S. Myers, F. Allen, Utopia Publications

in-class lecturing

Use of ICT in teaching

Learning support through the electronic platform e-class

Use of ICT to communicate with students