This introduction to corporate finance course provides a comprehensive overview of how capital markets and corporate financial decisions work in real-world business environments. It begins by explaining the key players in corporate finance, including investors, companies, banks, and financial advisors, and how they interact within capital markets. The course explores the business life cycle and the corporate funding life cycle, showing how companies raise capital at different stages of growth. It also covers underwriting services and the IPO process, explaining how new shares are issued and priced in the market. A major part of the course focuses on valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and the difference between enterprise value and equity value. It further explains the main drivers of value and how financial analysts assess company performance. The course then introduces mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including deal structuring, valuation methods, financing options, and acquisition strategy. Topics such as capital structure, debt capacity, and leverage are also covered to help learners understand how companies finance growth and acquisitions. By the end of this course, learners will have a solid foundation in corporate finance, valuation methods, capital markets, and M&A fundamentals, making it ideal for beginners who want to enter finance or investment careers.