- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds on the topics and techniques of FMGT 3510 Business Finance 1. Students will use tools such as DCF/NPV analysis and the weighted average cost of capital to develop a framework for capital budgeting that focuses on increasing shareholder value. Corporate risk management concepts and international financial planning issues will also be addressed. An overview of the theory and practice of capital structure decision making and shareholder distributions will be provided. Additional topics include leasing, public offerings, and financial options.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in FMGT 3510
Credits
5.5
Domestic fees
$820.22 - $834.51 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain how firms raise long‐term financial resources.
- Assess a firm's various sources of capital and calculate its cost of capital.
- Define and determine a firm’s optimal capital structure.
- Explain the main factors that may affect a firm’s capital structure choice.
- Determine and estimate the relevant cash flows in a capital budgeting analysis.
- Analyze the desirability of an investment in capital assets under conditions of uncertainty and risk.
- Assess whether a company should lease or buy capital assets.
- Assess the impact (if any) of a cash dividend, stock dividend, stock repurchase and stock split on a firm’s share price.
- Using real‐life examples, analyze a firm’s capital structure choice and distribution policy.
- Discuss the factors important to firms when operating internationally.
- Explain the main factors influencing exchange rates.
- Use derivatives (forward and futures contracts, swaps, options) to hedge financial risk (ex. currency risk, interest rate risk, and commodity price risk).
- Describe the basic mechanics of financial options and discuss the main factors affecting a call and a put option’s value.
- Describe how general option concepts can be applied to other aspects of financial management.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Finance 2 (FMGT 4510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Full-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Full-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of FMGT 4510 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 15556
Dates
Jan 11 - Apr 05 In Progress
- CRN 15556
- $820.22 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Apr 05 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 682 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Joe Ilsever
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 10242
Dates
Jan 16 - Apr 10 In Progress
- CRN 10242
- $834.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Joe Ilsever
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus. Midterm: Thursday, February 27 (18:00-22:00) Mid-Term Exam De-Brief: Thursday, March 6 (18:00-22:00) and Final Exam: Thursday, April 10 (18:00- 22:00) This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of FMGT 4510 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 21384
Dates
Jun 12 - Jul 29 Seats Available
- CRN 21384
- $834.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 - Jun 19 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jun 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 401 |
| Jun 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jul 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 401 |
| Jul 08 - Jul 15 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jul 17 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 401 |
| Jul 22 - Jul 24 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jul 29 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 401 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Randy Liu
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class WILL NOT be held on Tuesday, July 1st (Canada Day). The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and are MANDATORY: Quiz: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (18:00 - 21:30), Mid-Term Exam: Thursday, July 3, 2025 (18:00 - 21:30), Quiz: Thursday, July 17, 2025 (18:00 - 21:30) and Final Exam: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (18:00 - 21:30). This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. The in-person dates/classes are required for students to attend, and have MANDATORY ATTENDANCE. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Wed March 12, 2025 at 4:17 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 69356
Dates
Jun 26 - Aug 12 Seats Available
- CRN 69356
- $834.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 - Aug 12 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 406 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Joe Ilsever
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class WILL NOT be held on Tuesday, July 1st (Canada Day).
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.