Course Details

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• CO1 – Assess the role of finance in a corporate structure and the functions of financial markets.
• CO2 – Compute present value concepts in capital investments and valuation of common stocks and bonds.
• CO3 – Explain capital investment process and investment measurements used in project decision-making.
• CO4 – Evaluate the effects of risk and return as it relates to cost of capital and capital budgeting decisions.
• CO5 – Integrate portfolio theory and capital asset pricing model.
• CO6 – Critique the concept of market efficiency.
• CO7 – Analyze the influence of taxes on the choice of capital structure.
• CO8 – Examine how companies decide on dividend payouts and its implications.
• CO9 – Distinguish between operating leverage and financial leverage.
• CO10 – Examine financial forecasts, cash budgets, and the financial planning process.

Method of Assessment

A. Tests & Paper

There will be two (2) tests in the course, a midterm and a final given in modules four and eight respectively. The tests in this class will consist of multiple choice questions and/or short answer problems. Tests will be three hours long and focus on the material covered in the course. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor regarding any schedule changes or non- disability related accommodations. The course will have a comprehensive paper that will measure student understanding of the course objectives along with research and writing skills. Please refer to the APA Manual 6th edition for the format of the paper.

B. Assignments:

Course assignments will be given using multimedia software (e.g. MyLabsPlus, Connect, etc.). These assignments will be a series of quizzes consisting of exercises, problems, and simulations. Assignments will have a specific due date with specific instructions. Late assignments will be subject to the university’s Late Work/Make-up Policy detailed in the student handbook. Please be advised the instructor reserves the right to implement their own late assignment policy.

C. Homework:

Throughout the term, homework will be given in several modules to test student understanding of the material. Homework will be given using multimedia software (e.g. MyLabsPlus, Connect, etc.) and consist of questions, problems, or simulations. Please be advised the instructor reserves the right to implement their own late assignment policy.

D. Discussion Forums:

Participation in the discussion forums is an essential component of the final grade. All students are expected to engage in lively discussions and answer instructor follow-up questions. The quality of participations along with student netiquette will be a part of the grade.

Assessment of the Course Objectives

The following distribution will be used in assigning grades (decimal points will be rounded to the nearest whole number at semester’s end).

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• CO1 – Assess the role of finance in a corporate structure and the functions of financial markets.
• CO2 – Compute present value concepts in capital investments and valuation of common stocks and bonds.
• CO3 – Explain capital investment process and investment measurements used in project decision-making.
• CO4 – Evaluate the effects of risk and return as it relates to cost of capital and capital budgeting decisions.
• CO5 – Integrate portfolio theory and capital asset pricing model.
• CO6 – Critique the concept of market efficiency.
• CO7 – Analyze the influence of taxes on the choice of capital structure.
• CO8 – Examine how companies decide on dividend payouts and its implications.
• CO9 – Distinguish between operating leverage and financial leverage.
• CO10 – Examine financial forecasts, cash budgets, and the financial planning process.