Discussion -1
Suppose a coworker just brought you a union leaflet urging employees to sign an authorization card. What questions would you ask of the union supporter? What may happen from this point on?
Discussion -2
Write a critical evaluation of your learning outcome. In your response, consider:
1. Consider the content of this class as they relate to financial acuity and managerial decision making.
2. Base on the course content, discuss the new skills you acquired from this class?
3. How would you apply your new knowledge of your current and/or future profession?
Course Description: This course will explore sources and costs of capital, tax strategies, financial and capital structure, capital budgeting, valuation, portfolio analysis, dividend policy, ratio analysis, internal rate of return, and cost volume profit analysis. Course Overview: This course examines contemporary financial theory including relevant financial ratios. Emphasis will be given to financial planning, control, and problem solving of various management dilemmas as defined by selected cases. Syllabus Course # Page 2 of 17 Finance is central to so many successful organizations that no upper-level manager or aspirant can afford to avoid learning the necessary skills of financial management. One of the goals of this course is prepare you to participate fully and creatively in the resolution of the many financial issues facing business today. The first step in this process is to learn the relevant theory and financial tools applicable to solving practical problems. Course Content Part 1: Principles of Managerial Finance A. Introduction to Financial Management B. Financial Statements, Cash Flows, and Depreciation C. Financial Analysis D. Time Value of Money E. Security Valuation: Bond, Preferred Stock, Common Stock, and Bonds. Part 2: Advance Topics in Managerial Finance A. Financial Planning and Forecasting B. Risk and Returns C. Capital Budgeting Decisions D. Cost of Capital E. Capital Structure F. Dividend Policy G. Short-term Finance and Planning Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Explain the role and overall objectives of Financial Management 2. Secure and interpret financial data from various sources including financial exchanges, financial firms, and individual companies. 3. Utilize financial analysis techniques to evaluate company performance. 4. Apply present value and future value techniques to solve practical business problems. 5. Understand and explain how fixed-income securities characteristics affect the financing methods selected by companies and which key factors influence the market price of these securities. 6. Apply capital budgeting techniques in evaluating and selecting investment opportunities commonly encountered in industry. 7. Apply an understanding of the firm’s cost of capital to investing and financing decisions. 8. Explain the application of basic capital structure concepts can influence the value of a firm. 9. Employ effective working capital techniques specifically involving cash, accounts receivables, marketable securities, inventory, and payables. 10. Identify various funding alternatives and demonstrate an understanding of their related costs. 11. Articulate various options available to companies in distress. 12. Successfully complete a financial analysis project and apply acquired skills to managerial decision making.
