Teaching And Application In Introductory Finance: Using An Excel-Based Case Study As A Pedagogical Tool

Abstract

Recognizing the importance of practical application to a comprehensive business education, teaching, and application are integrated in the finance curriculum by introducing an Excel-based case study in the introductory finance course.  The case brings together the theoretical concepts of capital budgeting analysis and the practical business tool of spreadsheet software for students to work in groups to analyze the proposed project and decide whether to accept it.