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MGCR 341: Introduction to Finance
* Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes 2024 
 
Part 01. Revision Notes 
Part 02. Sample Examination 
Part 03. Suggested Solutions to Exam Paper 
Part 04. Study Tips for Students 
 
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McGill University - MGCR 341: Introduction to Finance

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024

University	McGill University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Course Code	MGCR 341
Course Name	Introduction to Finance
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	63

* This comprehensive guide for MGCR 341: Introduction to Finance at McGill University is designed to help you excel in all course assessments. It covers essential topics with clear explanations, illustrations, and worked examples to facilitate understanding and application of key concepts. In addition to detailed notes, the guide provides examiner advice, practice questions, and answers for each examinable topic. It also includes a sample exam with solutions and explanations to simulate real test-taking scenarios. This resource supports your academic journey and aims to help you achieve top grades in the course.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of key financial principles, covering essential topics such as valuation, risk management, capital investment decisions, financial structure, and cost of capital. The course also explores working capital management, financial markets, and securities, equipping students with the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the complexities of the finance industry. A corequisite for this course is MGCR 271 or an equivalent course, ensuring students have the basic analytical skills needed to succeed.

Key Areas of Focus:

Understand the concept of interest rates and the time value of money.
Apply investment decision rules for financial decision-making.
Perform capital budgeting and calculate the cost of capital.
Analyze the valuation of bonds and stocks.
Assess risk aversion and understand how risk is priced.
Construct an optimal investment portfolio.
Understand the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
Evaluate investor behavior and the efficiency of financial markets.

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