Time Value of Money

Introduction

You will rely on the concepts underlying Time Value of Money and its measurement, particularly in accounting and finance If you have NEVER worked in the fields of finance or accounting, nor taken any finance/accounting courses, we strongly suggest that you become familiar with Time Value of Money (TVM) concepts. TVM is used in the first Accounting course, so you will need to understand this material well as you begin the program.

What You Should Know

Present Value
Future Value
Annuities and Amortization
Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return
What a Bond is

Review or Preview on Your Own

Choice 1(admitted students only)

Pre-Program Math Foundations software - Module I Chapter 2, and Module IV

OR

Choice 2

Short online course Essential Prep Finance, published by GMAC. Topics include: Time Value of Money, Forecasting, Project Evaluation, and Required Rates of Return. The material can be obtained at http://www.mba.com/store/store-catalog/mba-and-career-preparation/

Computer Skills

Get comfortable with the common office software used at Fuqua: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Accounting

Learn about financial accounting principles and financial statements.

Mathematical Foundations

Prepare yourself for the quantitative material in your MBA courses.

Time Value of Money

Learn the concepts underlying the Time Value of Money (TVM).

Statistics

Learn about probability, sampling, forecasting, and regression, among other topics.

English Proficiency

Help raise your English proficiency to the level necessary to be successful in the MBA program.