May 3-5, 2023
Welcome to the Understanding the Basics of Corporate Finance short course!
We are thrilled to welcome you to NYU Stern.
To prepare for this program, make sure that you navigate this site thoroughly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the program manager, Jiabei Chen Kaiser. We look forward to meeting you soon!
If you have not already completed it, please fill out the required pre-program survey as soon as possible. It should only take a minute and will help our faculty and team better meet your goals. Thank you!
In-Class Materials and Slides
This course is very hands-on and will include practice using formulas to compute Present Value, Perpetuities, and more.
For the best experience, please print off all of the slides before the course and have 3-4 different colored pens/pencils ready to use, or pull the slides up on a device that will allow you to digitally annotate them. The slides can be downloaded at the link below.
Welcome Letter from Faculty
Welcome to Understanding the Basics of Corporate Finance. I am looking forward to working with you during your three days at Stern, May 3-5. In those three days, we will be learning basic tools and techniques to make optimal investment decisions. Importantly, these tools and techniques apply to any investment decision that involves
financial outcomes...
Program Snapshot
Where
This course will take place over Zoom. Please note you must register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link.
When
Sessions will begin at 10:00 AM ET each day.
Each day will have two 2-hour sessions, with a 30-minute break in between.
What
Remember to download Zoom prior to the start of this program.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding set-up, please reach out to jc6048@stern.nyu.edu
Program Agenda
The program agenda is listed below. You will have 30 minutes of break between sessions each day. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Day 1
10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis and Rules to Make Investment Decisions
12:00pm - 12:30pm ET
Break
12:30pm - 2:30pm ET
Real Options
Day 2
10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Cash Flows
12:00pm - 12:30pm ET
Break
12:30pm - 2:30pm ET
Cash Flows
Day 3
10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Cost of Capital
12:00pm - 12:30pm ET
Break
12:30pm - 2:30pm ET
Cost of Capital, cont.
Required Materials
This course does not require any pre-program assignments. However, please be sure to have a calculator with you; a simple (i.e., non-financial) calculator is sufficient. Please also have the lecture slides available and pencils or pens of 3-4 different colors if possible, or a way to edit these documents on your computer.
Pre-Program Questionnaire
Please fill out the pre-program questionnaire to help us and the faculty better meet your goals for this program.
> Link to Questionnaire
> Link to Questionnaire
Program Logistics
FAQ
Have a question? Refer to our FAQ page for answers! If your question is not listed, please contact the Program Manager.
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Meet the Team
Here is a quick glance of the team members dedicated to providing you with the best experience possible.
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Questions?
If you have further questions or require assistance with the program, do not hesitate to reach out to the program manager, Jiabei Chen Kaiser, either by phone or email at:
(E) jc6048@stern.nyu.edu
(P) +1-212-998-0582
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