BUS ADM 343: Corporation Finance, Fall 2017

Mussie Teclezion, PhD Office Hours: Tuesday 9:30 11:30 AM

460-M Wood Hall Wednesday 9:30 11:30 AM
Phone: 920-465-2466 Or by appointment
e-mail: teclezim@uwgb.edu

Course Description
Organization of basic financial management functions and principles for business;
management of fixed and working capital; short-term and long-term financial planning
through investment and financing decisions; domestic and international money and capital
markets; ethical issues relating to business financial management.

Required text and materials

1. Ross, Westerfield & Jordan, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance w/connect, 11th ed.,
2015, McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Please check D2L shell for the class to get more details
about buying options for the textbook.
2. A financial or programmable with functions for financial mathematics calculator is
required for this course.
3. Microsoft Excel (Financial Functions of Microsoft Excel)

Course Objectives: This course addresses the following PLLGs

PLLG 1. Approach business challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective.

PLLG 2. Apply problem solving skills to complex challenges representative of those facing
the business community.

After completing the course, students should be able to:

1. Identify a pattern of cash flow and apply relevant time value of money technique to
solve the problem.
2. Value common stocks, preferred stocks, and bond securities.
3. Evaluate projects using widely used techniques such as Net Present Value, Internal
Rate of Return, and Payback Period.
4. Articulate why diversification can enhance return without increasing risk.
5. Compute the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of a publicly-traded company.
6. Prepare long-term financial plan as well as short-term cash budget for a firm.
7. Translate spot and forward rates.
8. Describe the relationship between forward and spot rates.
GRADING
Component Percent Point Total Final Grade
Tests (3) 45 >= 93 A
Final Exam (1) 20 88 to 93 AB
Online Quizzes 25 83 to 88 B
Participation 10 78 to 83 BC
100% 73 to 78 C
67 to 73 D
< 67 F
Grade Components:

Online Quizzes: Quizzes will be posted in McGraw-Hill Connect website.

Tests The tests will include concept and problem questions.

Final Exam The final exam will include concept and problem questions.

Participation: Show up, ask questions and participate when called on. Do this, and
youll earn an easy 10 points. On the other hand, you will earn a zero
for participation if you fail to exhibit a professional demeanor in
class. Unprofessional demeanor includes (but is not limited to):
coming to class late, leaving class early, talking while Im speaking,
checking for text messages, surfing the net, etc.

MAKEUPS: Given at the discretion of the instructor.

Organization of the course:

The course is organized in D2L. You are expected to log-in few times a week and keep up
with the postings in D2L throughout the semester. Although D2L is the main course
platform, there will be one other site that is very important for the class.

McGraw-Hill Connect is the platform for taking Online Quizzes. Therefore, next thing you
should do RIGHT after getting your text book is REGISTERING on MCGRAW-HILL
CONNECT using THE CODE THAT COMES WITH CUSTOM EDITION OF THE TEXT
BOOK.

What you will find in D2L

In D2L you will find course announcements, contents posted, discussion board, grades
posted, as well as links to other websites, such as McGraw-Hill Connect site.

Online Quizzes (Connect Finance)

There is one online quiz for almost every chapter. The grade for two online quizzes with lowest scores
will be dropped. The online quizzes will be very good learning tool as they will give you feedback on how
well you are grasping the material and at the same time enhance your mastery of the class material. You
are allowed to attempt each online quiz as many times as you would like. However, almost all the questions
will change every time you start a new attempt. The attempt with the highest score will be graded and
posted in D2L. The web address for the online quizzes for the class is:
http://connect.mheducation.com/class/m-teclezion-343-fall-2017-class
Once you visit the above link, you will find instructions on: how to register for the site with access code
or how to buy access code online. The textbook comes with access code.

COURSE SCHEDULE (coverage may be adjusted as needed):

Date Coverage
Wednesday, September 6 Intro / Ch. 5 (Introduction: Time Value of Money)

Monday, September 11 Intro / Ch. 5 (Introduction: Time Value of Money)

Wednesday, September 13 Ch. 6 (Discounted Cash Flow Valuation)

Monday, September 18 Ch. 6 (Discounted Cash Flow Valuation)

Wednesday, September 20 Ch. 6 (Discounted Cash Flow Valuation)

Monday, September 25 Ch. 6 (Discounted Cash Flow Valuation)

Wednesday, September 27 TEST #1

Monday, October 2 Ch. 7 & 8 (Valuation)

Wednesday, October 4 Ch. 7 & 8 (Valuation)

Monday, October 9 Ch. 7 & 8 (Valuation)

Wednesday, October 11 Ch. 7 & 8 (Valuation)

Monday, October 16 Ch. 9 (Net Present Value and Other Investment Criteria)
Wednesday, October 18 Ch. 9 (Net Present Value and Other Investment Criteria)

Monday, October 23 Ch. 10 (Making Capital Investment Decisions)

Wednesday, October 25 TEST #2

Monday, October 30 Ch. 10 (Making Capital Investment Decisions)

Wednesday, October 1 Ch. 10 (Making Capital Investment Decisions)

Monday, November 6 Ch. 13 (Return, Risk, and the Security Market Line)
Wednesday, November 8 Ch. 13 (Return, Risk, and the Security Market Line)

Monday, November 13 Ch. 14 (Cost of Capital)

Wednesday, November 15 Ch. 14 (Cost of Capital)

Monday, November 20 Ch. 14 (Cost of Capital)

Wednesday, November 22 TEST #3

Monday, November 27 Ch. 18 (Short-term Finance and Planning)

Wednesday, November 29 Ch. 18 (Short-term Finance and Planning)

Monday, December 4 Ch. 4 (Long-term Financial Planning and Growth)

Wednesday, December 6 Ch. 4 (Long-term Financial Planning and Growth)
Monday, December 11 Ch. 21 (International Corporate Finance)
Wednesday, December 13 Ch. 21 (International Corporate Finance)

FINAL EXAM: According to UWGB exam schedule

Disability: The University wants to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education. If
you have a documented disability and require an academic accommodation please contact me and the
Disability Services Office at phone# 465-2841, email: dis@uwgb.edu as soon as possible. It is important
that you do this early in the semester as some accommodations can take time to arrange.

UWGB disability services website: http://www.uwgb.edu/ds

Academic dishonesty policy:

This course follows the academic misconduct policy of UW-Green Bay.

Academic misconduct includes any act in which a student:
1. Takes credit for the work of others through plagiarizing, not using proper citation etc.
2. Causes intentional damage to the course materials, academic work of other students
3. Uses unauthorized materials, forges, fabricates or falsifies data in an exam or assignment
4. Assists other students in these acts
5. Cheats in exams, submits others academic work as their own without proper citation, giving
credit
6. Any other activity listed in UW System academic misconduct regulations that can be found
at, http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/14.pdf

Academic misconduct will result in the disciplinary actions mentioned in the UW-Green Bay academic
misconduct document and other course related disciplinary actions like reduction of grades, getting an
F grade and so on.

COURSE CALENDAR: BUS ADM 343: FALL 2017

Activities as well as related due dates for activities are subject to change.
Activities, Related Materials, and Due Dates Activity Due:
Week 01
Register on Connect see relevant section for details
Read Textbook Chapter 05
PowerPoints for Chapter 05 (Content Section in D2L)
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-05
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-05 09/18/2017
Week 02
Read Textbook Chapter 06
PowerPoints for Chapter 06
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-06
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-06 10/02/2017
Week 03
Read Text Book Chapter 06
PowerPoints for Chapter 06
 Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-06
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-06 10/02/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-05 09/18/2017
Week 04
Read Text Book Chapter 07
PowerPoints for Chapter 07
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-07
Test 01 ( Covers Chapters 05 and 06) 9/27/2017
Week 05
Read Text Book Chapter 08
PowerPoints for Chapter 08
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-08
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-07 10/09/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-06 10/02/2017
Week 06
Read Text Book Chapter 08
PowerPoints for Chapter 08
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-08
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-08 10/16/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-07 10/09/2017
Week 07
Read Text Book Chapter 09
PowerPoints for Chapter 09
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-09
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-09 10/23/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-08 10/16/2017
Week 08
Read Text Book Chapter 10
PowerPoints for chapter 10
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-10
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-10 11/06/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-09 10/23/2017
Test 02 (Covers Chapters 07, 08, and 09) 10/25/2017
Week 09
Read Text Book Chapter 10
PowerPoints for Chapter 10
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-10
Week 10
Read Text Book Chapter 13
PowerPoints for Chapter 13
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-13
Start Conncet Online Quiz Ch-13 11/13/2017
 Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-10 11/06/2017
Week 11
Read Text Book Chapter 14
PowerPoints for Chapter 14
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-14
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-13 11/13/2017
Week 12
Read Text Book Chapter 14
PowerPoints for Chapter 14
Start Conncet Online Quiz Ch-14 11/27/2017
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-14
Test 03 (Covers Chapters 10, 13, and 14) 11/22/2017
Week 13
Read Text Book Chapter 18
PowerPoints for Chapter 18
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-18
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-18 12/04/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-14 11/27/2017
Week 14
Read Text Book Chapter 04
PowerPoints for Chapter 04
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-04
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-04 12/11/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-18 12/04/2017
Week 15
Read Text Book Chapter 21
PowerPoints for Chapter 21
Video: Sample problems from Connect Online Quiz Ch-21
Start Connect Online Quiz Ch-21 12/17/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-04 12/11/2017
Due: Connect Online Quiz Ch-21 12/17/2017
Final Week
Final Exam (Chapters 9, 10, 14, 18, 04, and 21) 12/18/2017

Final Exam; Monday 12/18/2017 @ 8:00 10:00 AM 8:00 10:00

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