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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "FIN 302"
COURSE NAME: "Financial Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Pulino Silvia
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 10:00-11:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: FIN 301
OFFICE HOURS:
Mt 2-4pm or by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The objective of this course is to expand on topics developed in the prerequisite course in finance (FIN 301). Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of financial management, and will acquire the skills needed to recognise and solve common financial problems.
Prerequisites: FIN 301 Finance. Students are expected to be familiar with the time value of money, financial statements and financial ratios.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The objective of this course is to expand on topics developed in the prerequisite course in finance (BA311) using the case study method. These topics are: financial analysis and planning, capital structure, and capital budgeting. In addition, the course also covers working capital management, dividend policy, cash management, leasing, mergers and acquisitions. Case studies will also be assigned on each of these topics.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
* good understanding and effective use of a the time value of money, cost
of capital, financial risk and financial leverage, working capital policy,
and funding alternatives
* Ability to develop and set up Excel models to perform financial
calculations.
* Use of qualitative as well as quantitative analysis to determine the
optimal solution to a problem and make a recommendation.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Corporate Finance | Michael C. Erhardt, Eugene F. Brigham | South-Western Cengage Learning, 4th edition | 9781439078112 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Written assignments | | 30% |
| Class participation | | 10% |
| Mid-term Exam | | 30% |
| Comprehensive Final Exam | | 30% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge 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.
B: This 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.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This 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.
F: This 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:
No more than 3 absences allowed.
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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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Class
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Readings and Assignments
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1
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REVIEW
Chapter 3: Working with Financial Statements
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Chapter 3: Working with Financial Statements
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Chapter 15: Cost of Capital
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4
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Chapter 15: Cost of Capital
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Chapter 16: Raising Capital
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Chapter 16: Raising Capital
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Chapter 17: Financial Leverage and Capital Structure
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Chapter 17: Financial Leverage and Capital Structure
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Chapter 18: Dividends and Dividend Policy
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10
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Chapter 18: Dividends and Dividend Policy
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Chapter 19: Short-term Finance and Planning
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12
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Chapter 19: Short-term Finance and Planning
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MID-TERM REVIEW
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14
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MID-TERM EXAM –
You may bring your calculator and the formulae sheet provided by the instructor to the exam.
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15
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Chapter 20: Cash and Liquidity Management
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Chapter 20: Cash and Liquidity Management
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Chapter 21: Credit and Inventory Management
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Chapter 21: Credit and Inventory Management
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SPECIAL TOPICS IN CORPORATE FINANCE
Chapter 22: International Corporate Finance
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Chapter 22: International Corporate Finance
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Chapter 22: International Corporate Finance
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SPECIAL TOPICS IN CORPORATE FINANCE
Chapter 23: Risk Management – An Introduction to Financial Engineering
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Chapter 23: Risk Management – An Introduction to Financial Engineering
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Chapter 23: Risk Management – An Introduction to Financial Engineering
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SPECIAL TOPICS IN CORPORATE FINANCE
Chapter 25: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Chapter 25: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Chapter 25: Mergers & Acquisitions
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COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
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