Risk and Return in Corporate Finance
Master risk measurement and return estimation in corporate finance. Learn to calculate WACC and understand capital structure impacts on firm valuation.
Master risk measurement and return estimation in corporate finance. Learn to calculate WACC and understand capital structure impacts on firm valuation.
Develop essential corporate finance skills in this comprehensive course focused on risk and return analysis. Learn to estimate expected returns for equity and debt, measure financial asset risk, and calculate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Through hands-on Excel modeling activities, you'll understand how capital structure affects firm valuation and equity risk. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, featuring case studies and real-world examples to reinforce learning outcomes.
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What you'll learn
Measure and analyze financial risk in corporate settings
Estimate expected returns of assets based on risk assessment
Calculate and apply Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Evaluate how capital structure changes affect equity and debt risk
Develop practical skills in Excel-based financial modeling
Apply risk and return concepts through real-world case studies
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course focuses on advanced corporate finance concepts, specifically risk assessment and return analysis. Students learn to measure financial risk, estimate expected returns, and understand how capital structure decisions affect firm value. The curriculum covers the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), and their practical applications. Through case studies and hands-on Excel modeling, students develop practical skills in firm valuation and financial analysis.
Risk, return, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Module 1
The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and the effect of capital structure on WACC
Module 2
Case study: Estimating the WACC
Module 3
Valuation capstone case
Module 4
Fee Structure
Instructor
3 Courses
Expert in Corporate Finance and Family Firms at Columbia Business School
Daniel Wolfenzon, the Stefan H. Robock Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School, is a distinguished scholar in corporate finance and organizational economics. With a PhD and Masters in Economics from Harvard University and dual BS degrees in Economics and Mechanical Engineering from MIT, Wolfenzon brings a multidisciplinary approach to his research. As a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, he has made significant contributions to understanding control sharing in small firms, the effects of investor protection on ownership concentration, and the structure of business groups globally. His recent work focuses on family firms, examining the consequences of family succession on firm performance and the importance of managerial talent in family-controlled businesses. Wolfenzon's research combines theoretical economic approaches with practical insights into family business management, making him a leading expert in the field with implications for corporate governance, ownership structures, and the unique dynamics of family-owned enterprises.
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