Course Objectives
This course is designed to reinforce and extend the principles from its prerequisite, FIN 301, Corporation Finance.
Students will develop skills necessary to solve a variety of complex financial problems by applying statistical and analytical techniques and utilizing electronic spreadsheets. The course will enable students to develop a firm foundation in the principles of financial management and an understanding of how concepts in financial management are used in the valuation process. The topics are consistent with the knowledge required to prepare students for the relevant portions of Level I of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Exam.
The course will address important financial management topics, including the methods of analyzing capital budgeting decisions and the unique problems they pose, long-term capital structure and dividend policy decisions, corporate financial analysis and forecasting, working capital management, and additional special topics in financial management.
Assignments
| Assignment Breakdown | Points |
| Exams 1 & 2 | 196 |
| Exam 3 | 120 |
| Homework (6 x 30 pts each) | 180 |
| Total Points | 496 |
Grading Scale
Final grades will be assigned according to the following scale (651 points possible):
461 – 496 A
446 – 460 A-
431- 445 B+
407- 430 B
396- 406 B-
381 – 395 C+
362 – 380 C
322 – 361 D
< 322 F
Note: A grade of “C” or higher is required to pass the course.
Please refer to the University Grading Policy for Undergraduate Courses for additional information about University grading policies.
If you are prevented from completing this course for reasons beyond your control, you have the option of requesting a deferred grade from your instructor. For more information, please see “Deferred Grades” on the Student Policies website.
