Introduction to Financial Studies

Author: Zhang Xianzhi
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The book "Introduction to Finance" elaborates on the fundamental theories and basic methods of finance, and based on the scope of financial activities and student employment directions, it is divided into Corporate Financial Management, Financial Market Management, Investment Management, and Financial Management for Government and Non-profit Organizations. On one hand, it reflects the connotation of finance and professional employment orientation; on the other hand, it comprehensively improves the theoretical and content systems of finance from a broad perspective. This textbook is very clear in its objectives and position in curriculum design and talent cultivation:
1. It can serve as a professional foundational textbook or introductory textbook for finance majors and financial majors;
2. It can be used as a general textbook for management and applied economics majors to comprehensively learn and master financial knowledge and skills;
3. It can serve as a guide for enterprises, financial markets, investment institutions, governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals engaged in financial management.
To achieve the above goals and positioning, this textbook highlights the following features in its system and content construction:
First, in terms of the textbook system, it embodies the concept of broad finance by integrating Corporate Financial Management, Financial Market Management, Investment Management, and Financial Management for Government and Non-profit Organizations, forming a complete, systematic theoretical system, content system, and methodological system of finance.
Second, in terms of curriculum positioning, it reflects the idea of disciplinary orientation and introduction, enabling finance and financial majors to comprehensively and systematically understand the structure and overall framework of their professional knowledge, providing direction for future studies.
Third, in terms of textbook content, it embodies the principles of practicality and employment orientation, helping students clarify their career paths in their major and the knowledge requirements for different career paths through this course.