This finance course provides a strong introduction to the fundamental principles of modern financial theory. It begins with an overview of what finance is and introduces the basic assumptions used in financial models, including perfect market scenarios and financial notation. The course explains the fundamental formula of finance, which forms the basis for understanding how money grows over time. It also covers interest rates, quotations, and compounding methods, helping learners understand how returns are calculated in different financial environments. The course then moves into advanced foundational topics such as perpetuities and their valuation, including practical models like the Gordon Growth Model used in dividend valuation. It also introduces loans, explaining how borrowing and repayment structures work in financial systems. Additional topics include leases, retirement planning concepts, and corporate bonds, giving learners a broader understanding of financial instruments. The course further explains capital budgeting rules, which are used by companies to evaluate investment decisions, and introduces the internal rate of return (IRR) as a key decision-making tool. By the end of this course, learners will understand essential financial principles and how they are applied in investment analysis, corporate decision-making, and valuation models.