|
Business Administration Courses
|
Economics 431-Macroeconomics equips the student with an appreciation of the aggregate forces affecting the economy as a whole. The topics covered are national income measurement and determination. The relationship between income saving and investment; an introduction to money and banking; price indices, the value of money and monetary policy; government expenditure, taxation and fiscal policy; the theory of international trade, balance of payment and exchange and economic planning and development in Third World economics with special reference to Pakistan. 432-Microeconomics builds upon the basic concepts in economics and helps the student to undertake and understand an operationally meaningful calculus. Among the topics covered are analytical tools of optimization, demand and cost analysis of different forms of market organization, game theory and efficient resource allocation by the firm and by the government. 441-Money
and Banking studies the fundamentals of money markets and banking
systems, with emphasis on principles, functions and operations rather
than institutional details. It includes coverage of money markets including
their organization, institutions and determination of interest/profit
rates and structural relationships. Monetary and fiscal management is
also studied. 501-International
Trade discusses the benefits, pitfalls and problems in foreign
trade. It gives the theoretical justification for international specialization
and deals with the tools of market intervention by the government at the
domestic and intentional level. It also covers the roles of international
financial and trade bodies. 502-Development
Economics is concerned with the special economic problems of developing
economies in general. Economic growth and planning for economic development
is discussed. The issues include topics like nature and process of economic
growth, the role of government and business in industrialization, the
role of agriculture in economic development, the population problem, the
impact of fiscal and monetary policy on growth; the influence of foreign
trade, investment and foreign aid on a growing economy, and the social-cultural
changes required for economic development. 503-Analysis
of Pakistan Industries discusses local economic environment and
its effect on the strategic decision making in business and industry.
It explores the state of various industries in Pakistan and exposes the
participant to the general industrial environment of the country. 433-Introduction
to Business Finance introduces the student to the various methods
of financing a company and the application of its funds. The course apprises
the student about the concepts of short term and long term financing,
profit planning, capital budgeting, working capital and its management
and the different approaches to the investment of funds. Included in the
course is a discussion of the financial markets from the borrower's viewpoint. 434-Financial
Theory and Institutions is designed to enable the student to make
a comparative study of the working of various financial institutions which
cater to the requirements of industry and business. It covers aspects
of company formation, financial structure of business, types and source
of financing, non-bank financial institutions including government lending
institution, public issues of bonds and shares, and functioning of stock
exchanges. 565-Financial
Management builds upon the background provided in the fundamental
courses placing heavy emphasis upon the managerial aspect of corporate
finance. Among the topics covered are evaluation of alternative sources
of funds, assets management, analysis of capital structure, funds flow
analysis, forecasting future needs for funds, financial planning and control,
dividend policy and income administration, cost of capital, budgeting
expansion, reorganization and liquidation. 566-Security
Analysis enables the participants to distinguish between the various
types of investment securities, to apply the recognized tests of income,
safety and marketability in the selection of securities and to act prudently
with respect to diversification and management of fund. Careful consideration
is given to the methods of security analysis and the use of technical
aids in the appraisal of investment values. Students are encouraged to
take A.F.S. before taking this course. 567-Corporate
Finance further develops the theoretical frameworks discussed
in basic finance courses and applies them to practical problems in the
Pakistani financial environment. The course goes deep into the liabilities
and equity side of the balance sheet and evaluates the explicit and implicit
costs associated with the various modes of financing. Acquisition and
merger cases in the local environment are discussed in great detail and
students are expected to prepare proposals for them. 572-Seminar
in Finance undertakes an intensive study of-some phases-,of business
finance or investment management through articles appearing in the international
journals and periodicals on finance. 574-Project
Evaluation exposes students to the practical knowledge of how
DBI's judge the viability of a project. The topics covered also include
commercial feasibility, technical feasibility, economic feasibility, but
the emphasis is on financial feasibility. 577-International
Financial Management equips the student to take decisions in the
highly technical international financial environment. Whereas International
banking is tilted towards the procedures involved, this course strives
to educate the student to know, decide, direct and manage international
money and capital transfers. |
[About][Admissions][Academics][Administration][Alumni][Facilities][Students'
Life][FAQ]
[What's
New][Site Map][Home]
