Syllabus for FIN-301-OL
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Principles of Finance serves as an introduction to financial management. Financial management is concerned with value and, when applied to firms, studies financial decision making and its impact on the value of the firm. Virtually all management decisions have financial implications, and the impact of these decisions on the value of the firm is the basis by which management is judged. Superior management produces superior financial decisions that lead to growth and increased valuation of the firm. This course considers specific financial decisions such as selecting among alternative investments (i.e., capital budgeting), the sources of the firm's finances (i.e., the optimal capital structure), the management of current assets and liabilities (i.e., working capital), and the tools of financial analysis. The course emphasizes analytical tools and their use in solving financial problems.
By successfully completing the learning activities of the course, you should be able to:
The following textbook is required to do the work of the course and is available from the textbook supplier, MBS Direct.
Principles of Finance is a three-credit online course, consisting of seven (7) assignment modules. You are required to participate in five (5) graded class discussions (two of which are devoted to a short research project), complete seven (7) written assignments, take a proctored midterm exam, and complete a final project. Each assignment module comprises learning objectives, a study assignment, a discussion activity, and a written assignment. Study assignments include readings from the course textbook and study notes to help guide you through the textbook assignment and written assignment problems. For the course's seven assignment modules, go to the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site.
Principles of Finance requires you to participate in five graded online discussion activities, in addition to an ungraded "Introductions" forum in module 1. Two of the discussion activities (in modules 5 and 7) are devoted to a short research project. Communication with the mentor and among fellow students is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online discussions involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a posted activity and subsequent comments on classmates' responses. Meaningful participation is relevant to the content, adds value, and advances the discussion. Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-adding participation. Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a classmate, the reading, or your mentor, state and support your agreement or disagreement. You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation. Responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, professional, and respectful. For additional information on online discussions, see Online Discussions in the Online Student Handbook.
The seven (7) written assignments consist of problem sets from the textbook that you are to complete and submit to your mentor for correction and grading. When preparing the assignments, please identify each problem clearly by textbook chapter and problem number. To receive full credit for your answers, you must show all work and include complete solutions. Prepare your written assignments using whatever word processing program you have on your computer. Include your name at the top of the paper, as well as the course name and code and the semester and year in which you are enrolled. Before submitting your first assignment, check with your mentor to determine whether your word processing software is compatible with your mentor's software. If so, you can submit your work as you prepared it. If not, save your assignment as a rich-text (.rtf) file, using the Save As command of your software program. Rich text retains basic formatting and can be read by any other word processing program. When satisfied that your assignment represents your best work, submit it to your mentor by means of the >>View/Complete Assignment link provided at the bottom of the respective assignment page. Use the Browse button within this link to locate and attach your assignment file. Click
Principles of Finance requires you to take a proctored midterm examination. Consult the course Calendar for the scheduling of this exam. The midterm is a closed-book, proctored exam. It covers material from modules 1–4 of the course (textbook prologue and chapters 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14) and is two hours long. The exam consists of objective questions (true or false questions and multiple-choice) and numerical problems. Bring a calculator. You may take the examination only during the designated exam week, at an approved location, and with an approved proctor. In this regard, you need to schedule your exam and submit your "Proctor Request Form" with the necessary documentation no later than the end of the first week of the semester (see Administrative Forms in the General Information area of the course Web site). If you are on a course extension and have not yet taken the midterm exam, you must let your examination proctor know when you plan to take the exam and contact the Office of Test Administration (609-984-1181) two weeks in advance to request that your exam be sent to the proctor. For more information on scheduling a proctored examination, see the section Examinations and Proctors in the Online Student Handbook.
You are required at the end of the semester to submit a final project in which you will determine whether PowerCo, a medium-sized power company, should construct a new generator to meet an expected rise in demand for power. This final project will be worth 20 percent of your final grade for the course. For details of this assignment, see the Final Project area of the course Web site. For details regarding the due date, see the course Calendar.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of D or higher on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings, etc.). You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Letter grades for online participation, written assignments, course examinations, and projects are based on the following numerical grades:
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