All Course Topics

Examining the effect of fixed versus variable costs in a companys operations on its profitability and risk exposure.

Learning to use ratios such as debt-to-equity and interest coverage to assess a companys financial health and risk levels.

Analyzing the use of margin, options, and other derivatives to enhance investment strategy and potential returns.

Understanding the strategies for mitigating the risks associated with leverage and the regulatory environment governing its use.

An exploration of bonds issued by companies with lower credit ratings, offering higher interest rates to compensate for increased risk.

A detailed study of transactions where a company is purchased primarily with borrowed funds, often aiming to improve operational efficiencies or value extraction.

Insights into how different types of debt instruments are organized and prioritized within a capital structure to optimize financial outcomes.

Techniques for assessing a companys ability to meet its debt obligations and the potential for credit events such as default or restructuring.

An examination of the contractual stipulations in leveraged loan agreements that protect lenders and influence corporate behavior.

This topic covers the significant milestones and legal changes in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights over the years.

Learners will explore the definitions and distinctions between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

This segment highlights the social, legal, and economic difficulties encountered by LGBTQ+ people.