Contact hours: 42 COURSE OUTLINE The Financial Management course, in particular, exposes the student to the nature, scope and role of financial management in business and in an economy. The course further seeks to equip the students with financial analysis skills for effective financing and investment decisions analysis. Purpose: Develop learners understanding of financial management and apply financial management tools in decision making for business. Course Objectives As a result of this course unit, the student should: 1. Understand the nature, scope and role of financial management in business and in an economy; 2. Gain an understanding of the functioning of financial markets; 3. Acquire knowledge and skills in financial planning, analysis and control.