Spring 2026 - BUS 312 D200
Introduction to Finance (3)
Class Number: 2983
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Gherardo Gennaro Caracciolo
1 778 782-4568
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Prerequisites:
BUS 254 and (BUS 232 or ECON 233 or STAT 270 or STAT 271), both with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units; OR actuarial science students with BUS 254 and (BUS 232 or ECON 233 or STAT 270 or STAT 271), both with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units. Recommended: BUS 207 or ECON 201.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to basic and fundamental concepts in finance. Topics may include: financial statements analysis, time value of money, investment decisions and capital budgeting, income and equity securities and markets, risk and return, asset pricing models, capital market efficiency, capital structure. Quantitative.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.