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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "FIN 301-1"
COURSE NAME: "Finance"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2024
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Joseph Richard Prendergast
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 1:30 PM 3:20 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisites: FIN 201, FIN 202, EC 202, MA 208
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines both the theoretical and applied foundations required to make decisions in financial management. The main areas covered include an overview of the financial system and the efficiency of capital markets, evaluation of financial performance, time value of money, analysis of risk and return, basic portfolio theory, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, international financial management, capital structure management, and the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course examines both the theoretical and applied foundations required to make decisions in financial management. The main areas covered include an overview of the financial environment, evaluation of financial performance, time value of money, analysis of risk and return, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting and capital structure decisions.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course Organization
Classes are organized on weekly basis.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: The first half of these classes will be lecture. For the second half we will work on assigned problems together. You should be able to complete the problems during class, perhaps with a little extra work after class. Your completed assignment will be due before the class on the following day.
Thursdays: On Thursdays, we will review your homework assignments for the week. After that we will have a quiz on material covered during the week.
Other Course Details
Final Exam: We will have a cumulative Final Exam (in-class) on Friday, June 21.
Class Participation: Participation means your general level of engagement in the course. Involvement in in-class problem-solving is especially important in getting a good participation grade.
Extra Credit Projects and Assignments: I do not give extra credit projects or assignments. Doing so would not provide a level playing field for all students. They also tend to make the class and grading disorganized.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Corporate Finance: A Focused Approach | Ehrhardt and Brigham | Cengage Learning | 9781305637108 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Quizzes | | 30% |
| Homework | | 15% |
| Attendance and Class Participation | | 15% |
| Final Exam (Cumulative) | | 40% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance is required for all class sessions.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Topic: |
Chapter (Ehrhardt): |
| 20-May |
Mon |
Overview of Financial Management and the Financial Environment |
Chapter 1 |
| 21-May |
Tue |
Financial Statements, Cash Flow and Taxes |
Chapter 2 |
| 22-May |
Wed |
Analysis of Financial Statements |
Chapter 3 |
| 23-May |
Thu |
Homework Review/Quiz |
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| 27-May |
Mon |
Time Value of Money |
Chapter 4 |
| 28-May |
Tue |
Bonds, Bond Valuation and Interest Rates |
Chapter 5 |
| 29-May |
Wed |
Risk and Return |
Chapter 6 |
| 30-May |
Thu |
Homework Review/Quiz |
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| 3-Jun |
Mon |
Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation |
Chapter 7 |
| 4-Jun |
Tue |
Financial Options and Applications in Corporate Finance |
Chapter 8 |
| 5-Jun |
Wed |
The Cost of Capital |
Chapter 9 |
| 6-Jun |
Thu |
Homework Review/Quiz |
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| 10-Jun |
Mon |
Basics of Capital Budgeting: Evaluating Cash Flows |
Chapter 10 |
| 11-Jun |
Tue |
Cash Flow Estimation and Risk Analysis |
Chapter 11 |
| 12-Jun |
Wed |
Corporate Valuation and Financial Planning |
Chapter 12 |
| 13-Jun |
Thu |
Homework Review/Quiz |
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| 17-Jun |
Mon |
Corporate Governance |
Chapter 13 |
| 18-Jun |
Tue |
Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and Repurchases |
Chapter 14 |
| 19-Jun |
Wed |
Capital Structure Decisions |
Chapter 15 |
| 20-Jun |
Thu |
Homework Review |
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| 21-Jun |
Fri |
Final Exam |
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