COURSE SYLLABUS
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Department: Economics and Finance Course No.: FI361
Course Title: Financial Management Revision: Spring 2001
I. Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course:
Financial structure and problems of modern business corporations. (3)
II. Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing, AC222 and EC225 with a minimum grade of "C".
III. Purposes or Objectives of the Course:
A. To survey the principles underlying the financial practices and the financial management of modern business organizations. To learn fundamental financial principles, generalizations and theories. (Demonstrate ability to locate and gather information.)
B. To gain knowledge: terminology, classifications, methods and trends. (Demonstrate an understanding of human experiences and the ability to relate them to the present.)
C. To learn to apply course material to improve rational thinking, problem solving and decision-making. (Demonstrate capabilities for critical thinking, reasoning and analyzing.)
D. To develop specific financial skills and competencies and their applications. (Demonstrate the ability to function responsibly in one's natural, social and political environment.)
E. To emphasize the importance of financial management as it applies to financial activities and how financing decisions impact company profitability. (1. Demonstrate ability to make informed, intelligent value decisions. 2. Demonstrate the ability to make informed, sensitive aesthetic responses.)
F. To overview capital markets, institutions, investments and their role in financing business organizations. (Demonstrate the ability to integrate the breadth and diversity of knowledge and experience.)
G. To develop writing communication skills. (Demonstrate effective communication skills.)
IV. Expectations of Students:
A. Normal requirements include AT LEAST two hours of study time spent for each hour spent in class.
B. Attendance is expected at all class meetings. Participation in class discussions and problem presentations is required. ADVANCE PREPARATION IS NECESSARY. Students are expected to read and study the text in detail and are responsible for all assigned material.
C. Microcomputer Assignment.
Course Content or Outline:
SUGGESTED TIME
50-MINUTE PERIODS
A. Overview of Financial Management 3
B. Financial Statements Analysis 5
C. Financial Markets, Institutions and Rates, Interest Rates and Taxes 4
D. Risk and Rates of Return 3
E. Time Value of Money 6
F. Bond and Stock Valuation 7
G. Cost of Capital 4
H. Capital Budgeting 4
I. Multinational Financial Management 3
J. Working Capital Management 6
Total 45
VI. Text(s) or Other Required Materials or Equipment:
a. Required Text, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Ross, Westerfield and Jordan, 5th Edition, Irwin McGraw-Hill, 2000.
b. Assigned articles from Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week etc. Publications will be used to examine "real world" financial, ethical and international issues.
VII. Basis for Student Evaluation
A. Examinations
B. Assignment
