FINA 4410 — Valuation and Value Creation
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: WBostonTraditional
Explores recent developments in financial management and financial analysis through the use of modern finance theory to make capital allocation decisions that lead to long-run value maximization for the corporation. Focuses on applications and financial model building. Examines risk analysis by building spreadsheet models for valuation and risk-analysis applications. Utilizes valuation analysis models to merge financial, corporate, and business strategies to measure and manage corporate value. Develops an understanding of the mechanics of the valuation process, along with an understanding of the drivers of value and development of strategies for value creation. Topics covered are relevant to value consultants, corporate managers, and securities analysts.
Prerequisites
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 28 | 40 | 70% | 12.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 41 | 42 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 32 | 40 | 80% | 8.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 41 | 42 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 26 | 40 | 65% | 14.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 15% · T 41% · W 55% · Th 35% · F 26%
Common patterns: W (39% of sections), TF (26% of sections), R (19% of sections), MTWR (15% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Emery Trahan (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Richard Swasey (100% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Mark Gooley (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (FINA course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All FINA courses · Plan it at numap.app