This corporate finance fundamentals course provides a clear and structured introduction to the key principles of finance and financial decision-making. It begins with the role of the financial manager and explains the main goals of financial management in businesses. The course introduces the concept of cash flow and why it is central to evaluating financial performance and business value. It also explores why financial markets exist and how they support economic activity by connecting investors and companies. In addition, the course explains different types of financial institutions and their roles in the financial system. A major section is dedicated to corporate governance, explaining how companies are controlled and monitored to ensure accountability and transparency. The course then moves into the time value of money, covering both single-period and multi-period cases to help learners understand how money grows over time. It also explains interest rates and compounding, including practical examples that show how small amounts of money can grow significantly over time. By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of basic corporate finance concepts, including cash flow analysis, financial markets, governance structures, and the foundational principles of time value of money.