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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Finance

 

 

Madeleine Brady Romero
BA 340, section 1

Office:  Bexell Hall 311

Spring 2009

Office Hours: Tu & Th  11:50-1:10pm

CRN: 56211   Classroom: Bex 102

E-mail: Madeleine.Romero@bus.oregonstate.edu

Website: http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/services/

click on Course Materials;BA340;Romero

Course Credits: 4

Lecture:  TuTh 10:00-11:50am

              

 

[Course Schedule]

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

 

Role and functions of a financial manager in the modern business environment in which a manager operates; formulation of financial objectives and policies; financial analysis, forecasting, planning, and control; asset management; capital budgeting; acquisition of funds through borrowing, stock issue, and by internal means; and international aspects of finance.

 

PREREQUISITES

 

(1) ECON 201:  Introduction to Microeconomics

(2) BA 213 Managerial Accounting  or BA215 Money & Investment Management

(3) Junior Standing & Finance or Accounting Major/Option     

 

MEASURABLE  LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Understand the fundamental theories, concepts, and tools of finance, including time value of money valuation techniques, the relationship between risk and return, and the use and interpretation of financial statements.

 

Apply financial management concepts and tools to the decisions faced by a manager, including:

·         Investment decisions

·         Financing decisions

·         Working capital management decisions

·         Financial analysis and planning.

 

Detailed Learning Objectives for all BA340 students are posted on the BA 340/360 general website at: http://classes.bus.oregonstate.edu/ba360/. The course will thoroughly cover and support these specific learning objectives via the text reading material, lecture content, assigned problems, and exams.

 

MANDATORY LEARNING MATERIALS

 

1)  Financial Management: A Modern Approach,  Custom Copy Edition II (2007), by Raymond M. Brooks, Ph.D.

 

2)  Lecture Cases and In-Class Problems.  Handed out in class.

 

3) Financial Calculator (Mandatory). TI BA2+ recommended.  HP12C or HP10BII fine too. 

Calculator help is available on the Finance 360 general website under Financial Calculator Guide and at: http://wps.aw.com/aw_gitman_pmfbrief_3/0,7003,526589-,00.html.  Click on Using Business and Financial Calculators and find your personal calculator. Instructions are available on using basic financial functions.

 

4) Homework Solutions for assigned text problems.  Available on my web site.

 

 

 

 

GRADING  PROCEDURE 

 

  MIDTERMS (2)                                                                     30% each

  COMPREHENSIVE FINAL                                                  40%

 

You are guaranteed at least the following grade if your weighted average course score falls within the following percentiles: 

 

A   93-100

B+   87-90

C+   77-80

D+    67-70

A-   90-93

B    83-87

C    73-77

D     60-67

 

B-   80-83

C-   70-73

F     below 60

 

Additionally, a curve may be applied to these scores. Class participation is encouraged, and may be used in the final grade evaluation if the student is border-line between two grades.  It is necessary to pass the final exam to pass the course.

 

NO MAKE‑UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN.  NO EXCUSES ACCEPTED.  The course outline lists TENTATIVE dates for the exams.  You are responsible to take the exam whenever it is given, even if the tentative date changes.  Exam scores will be available on Blackboard.

 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

 

Homework Assignments are detailed on the attached Course Outline.  It is fully expected that the student will do all the homework in order to be prepared for class discussion, understand the material, and perform well on the exams. Solutions are available on the instructors’ web site.

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

1. Dates and terms for class withdrawal are as outlined in the Spring 2009 OSU Course Schedule.

 

2. Exam Policies: OSU student ID must be displayed. Approved financial calculators are mandatory for all exams; these are the only calculators allowed for use on an exam.   Notes, personal digital assistants, laptops, cell phones, and any other calculator other than financial are PROHIBITED.  Cell phones must be off and NOT be pulled out or used in any way.  Violation will be handled as in (4) below.

 

3. During class lectures, please TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS.  

 

4. Failing to demonstrate honesty and integrity will result in a grade of ZERO for that exam. 

See Statement of Expectations for Student Conduct at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm

 

5. Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 737-4098.

 

6. Students must abide by the Code of Conduct Guiding Principles for members of College of Business Community:

http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/about/cobcodeofconduct.htm

As a member of the College of Business Community I will:

  • treat others with honesty, respect, and courtesy
  • maintain the highest levels of academic integrity
  • act in accordance with my ethical and social responsibilities
  • strive to foster a professional learning environment
  • act in a professional manner

 

7. Students are held responsible for all announcements and instructions given in class.  If you miss class, YOU are responsible to obtain notes from another class member.