Time-value applications

Time-value applications

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Second Year

Subject: Fundamentals of Financial Management (MGT 215)

Unit 3: Time Value of Money

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of time-value applications.
• Apply the relevant financial model, calculation or analytical approach and explain its assumptions and decision implications.

Curriculum Scope

• Applications of time value of money

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Decision applications

   1. Compare amounts received or paid at different dates.
   2. Savings and financing calculations.
   3. Evaluate cash-flow alternatives at a common valuation date.

2. Calculation discipline

   1. State assumptions and required inputs.
   2. Check rate, period and payment timing.
   3. Interpret results as model-based values rather than guaranteed outcomes.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 41-43.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.