As an intermediate finance course, BA 4811 is designed to provide an in-depth examination of some important corporate financial concepts by focusing on the techniques and methods involved in financial planning and decision making of the firm. In the first quarter of the course, we will concentrate on short and long term financial planning. We will talk about some additional considerations in capital budgeting in the second quarter of the course. In the third quarter of the course, we will focus on dividend and capital structure policies of the firm. In the fourth quarter of the course, we will deal with leasing vs buying decision and valuation of mergers and acquisitions. At the end of the term, students will have a very good understanding of these topics. Case studies will be used in providing students with hands on experience with the topics, after briefly covering relevant topics during the lectures. Students are expected to study the relevant concepts in depth before and during the preparation of the assigned cases that will be submitted as reports, and will be presented by selected groups in the classroom.