Webster The School of Business&Technology Department of Business UNIVERSIT Course Syllabus Course FINC 5000 Finance Instructor Name: Lorraine gilbertson Email: gilbert@ webster. edu ocation Chengdu china Course Description The student examines the general nature of financial management, the American financial system, taxes, and the major financial decisions of corporations. Specific attention is given to present value and capital budgeting: risk and asset pricing; financial analysis and forecasting; financial decisions and market efficiency; and capital structure. Problem-solving methodology is used to illustrate the theories and tools in financial decision-ma king Course Objectives Finance ties the theoretical foundations of economics with the accounting field and language to develop a managerial outlook on corporate financial management. Understanding the financial makeup of a firm and managements goal of increasing shareholder wealth through decisions on the capital structure to the firms investments is the goalof the course. Students start with the basic goals of finance and the relationship to accounting and accounting statements and the information contained therein. Time value of Money is emphasized and utilized throughout the course. Using Time Value of Money (TVM)concepts, together with risk and return, students learn to evaluate capital structure and basic weighted average cost of capital. These concepts are developed to provide understanding of the importance of good financial management. Capital Budgeting techniques are developed in a decision-making model. The intent of the course is to take the student through the basics in order to understand the"big picture"of what financial management is, what it means, and how it is used. For students that do not take any more finance courses they should have a basic knowledge of the field of finance and the importance in their careers, businesses, and personal lives. For students that go on to take more finance, they should have a solid foundation from which the other courses can start building. In either case, this knowledge will help the student gain the decision-making and problem-solving skills so crucial in today's business environment. Learning Outcomes. Perform financial analysis and make decisions based on the analysis Apply time value of money concepts to business decisions Evaluate risk and consider in business decisions Value securities and corporations Apply basic capital budgeting concepts Determine capital structure and cost of capital Text Brigham and Ehrhardt, Financial Management, Theory and Practice, 10th edition FINC 5000 Page 1 of 3 Fall 2005FINC 5000 Page 1 of 3 Fall 2005 Course FINC 5000 Finance Instructor Name: Lorraine Gilbertson Email: gilbertl@webster.edu Location Chengdu, China Course Description The student examines the general nature of financial management, the American financial system, taxes, and the major financial decisions of corporations. Specific attention is given to present value and capital budgeting; risk and asset pricing; financial analysis and forecasting; financial decisions and market efficiency; and capital structure. Problem-solving methodology is used to illustrate the theories and tools in financial decision-making. Course Objectives Finance ties the theoretical foundations of economics with the accounting field and language to develop a managerial outlook on corporate financial management. Understanding the financial makeup of a firm and managements' goal of increasing shareholder wealth through decisions on the capital structure to the firm's investments is the goal of the course. Students start with the basic goals of finance and the relationship to accounting and accounting statements and the information contained therein. Time Value of Money is emphasized and utilized throughout the course. Using Time Value of Money (TVM) concepts, together with risk and return, students learn to evaluate capital structure and basic weighted average cost of capital. These concepts are developed to provide understanding of the importance of good financial management. Capital Budgeting techniques are developed in a decision-making model. The intent of the course is to take the student through the basics in order to understand the "big picture" of what financial management is, what it means, and how it is used. For students that do not take any more finance courses they should have a basic knowledge of the field of finance and the importance in their careers, businesses, and personal lives. For students that go on to take more finance, they should have a solid foundation from which the other courses can start building. In either case, this knowledge will help the student gain the decision-making and problem-solving skills so crucial in today's business environment. Learning Outcomes • Perform financial analysis and make decisions based on the analysis • Apply time value of money concepts to business decisions • Evaluate risk and consider in business decisions • Value securities and corporations • Apply basic capital budgeting concepts • Determine capital structure and cost of capital Text Brigham and Ehrhardt, Financial Management, Theory and Practice, 10th edition