| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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| Prerequisites: |
ACG3024 Accounting For Non-Financial Majors
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Catalog Description: |
An introductory course in managerial finance in which students should
attain a clear, basic understanding of the fundamentals of finance
and their associations to the decision-making framework faced by a
financial manager who is charged with maximizing shareholder's
wealth. Topics include financial management analysis, financial
planning and forecasting, time value of money, risk and rates of
return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure,
dividend policy, and working capital management. |
| Required Materials: |
Books:
- Besley and Brigham. CFIN3, 3rd ed., South-Western Cengage Learning, 2013. ISBN: 1133905161
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| Supplemental Materials: |
Additional materials may be assigned by the instructor to supplement the required materials. -->
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| Special Requirements: |
None
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Bachelor of Applied Science Learning Outcomes (Organizational
Administration)
1. Apply the rules and principles of law and ethics.
2. Apply organizational strategies.
3. Communicate professionally.
4. Manage information to support organizational goals.
5. Demonstrate effective management of a business organization.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will
demonstrate the ability to:
1. Distinguish between the general areas of finance including
financial markets and institutions, investment financial services,
and managerial finance.
2. Utilize various ratios in the analysis of financial statements.
3. Apply financial management techiques in a consumer oriented,
globally competitive environment.
4. Identify characteristics of asset, debt, and equity.
5. Apply financial concepts for the valuation of assets, debt, and
equity.
6. Understand the implications of various financial management
decisions on the value of the firm as well as the effects on profit
risk and volatility.
7. Apply a variety of analytical tools in the financial management
decision-making processes.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus developed
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software. |
| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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