FINANCE SYMPOSIUM

Masters in Business Administration

BUS 703

Breyer State University
Instructor: Catherine Moriarty, MS

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: In the field of finance, the goal is to create wealth. This course provides you not only with the tools and techniques of finance, but also with a conceptual understanding of the financial decision-making process. A look at the underlying principles of finance serve as a springboard for an interrelated problem-solving approach to application for the financial manager.

TIME FRAME: This is a fifteen-semester hour course. This course is allotted ten weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the ten-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, of the day which you notify me that your text book(s) have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be aware of the time frame. It is unusual that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded four semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOK: The following textbook is required for this course.

Book 1: Foundations of Finance: The Logic and Practice of Financial Management. Arthur Keown, John Martin, William Petty, and David Scott. Prentice Hall Publishing. Fourth Edition: 2003. ISBN # 131856057.

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EXAMS: There will be two exams (one mid-term and one final). The format of the tests will be primarily multiple-choice but this is up to the instructor and may be changed and will cover the material that has been presented up to that point. Specifics of exam length and coverage will be dealt with prior to the exam dates. The exams will be completed no later than the last day of the week on week five and ten respectively.

A) . Exam one will cover fifty items and will end with chapter 8.
B) . Exam two will cover fifty items and will cover from chapter 9 to chapter 17.

POINT DISTRIBUTION:

1). Eight assignments, 100 points each
2). Mid-term exam 100 total points
3). Final exam 100 total points
Total points available 1000 total points for the class

GRADING SCALE:

100%-90% = A
90%-80%   = B
80%-70%   = C
70%-60%   = D
Below 60% = Failed

INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY: I am available periodically at the e-mail address above. Please e-mail me any questions. That is why I am here. I will do everything to help you as much as possible. Please do not wait until the end of the class to try to get help. It will be too late. Anytime your grade falls below C, I will try to contact you about it. If I do not, please do not hesitate to contact me through e-mail.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMISSION DEADLINES: You must submit all assignments on time as listed above. Other interactions are encouraged, but not necessary. Late assignments will result in point deductions for the written assignments. Late exams will only be allowed to be remade if you have obtained an excuse before the exam. Warnings are given about exams prior to the beginning of the class. Interactions may be made with me through "chat rooms" during the class. These are not required, but can be set up. E-mail usually is the easiest method to work with me on material and the message boards. These appointments need to be made early and preparation is key here. Please ask questions early and often.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact the instructor at moriartyc@bellsouth.net .

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