Investments Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Tanya Prestwood (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

BUSA-1313-001 Investments

Prerequisites

Course Description

An overview of the theory and mechanics of business investment decisions and management of business financial assets using quantitative management techniques. Topics include time value of money, cash flow, capital budgeting, sources of funds, break-even analysis and investment decisions.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Personal Finance: An Integrated Planning Approach, Ralph R. Frasca, 8th Edition

Supplies

Student Performance

\ Course Learning Outcomes:

\ 1. Identify and discuss terms related to investments including investment goals, common stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, tax strategies, futures, commodities and life insurances. SCANS* Information C5

\ 2. Identify and apply basic concepts and calculations to planning and control of investments by evaluating the managerial expertise of companies and the relationships to their stock offerings and stock valuation. Methods include case studies, calculations of historical data and projected earnings. SCANS* Thinking Skills F7, Systems C16

\ 3. Discuss analytical models used for financial decision-making including measuring the return on investments, stock valuation models, financial and market analysis. SCANS* Information C5, Thinking Skills F7, Systems C15

\ 4. Understands the critical nature of dynamic finanacial planning and impacts on potential financial success cause by world and market

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ Be on time and prepared for classroom discussion. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any plagiarism or "group efforts" on assignments may result in a failing grade for the assignment or the course.

Grading Criteria

\ GRADING SCALE:

\ 90-100% A Excellent

\ 80-90% B Above Average, Very Good

\ 70-80% C Average, Good

\ 60-70% D Poor, but passing

\ Below 60% F Failing

\ Students will be graded on the four periodic exams covering all 16 chapters of the text in addition to chapter assignments and discussion board responses. The exams will each count for 10% of the student's grade and the quizzes and class participation will count for the final 60%. One will benefit from this course relative to the amount of effort expended in his studies - failure to complete the assigned exercises will limit your comprehension of the material. Any student requesting a "curve" or extra assignments will receive no further consideration without active course participation. Please plan ahead accordingly.

\ Please see instructor before the exam to arrange for a make up assignment. Since each exam will be available for an entire week (and their due dates announced at the beginning of the semester), last-minute requests may not be considered except in the most extreme of circumstances.

\ If a situation arises during the semester that inhibits your performance, please see me individually as soon as possible. I am usually willing to explore alternate options that would result in successful completion of the course.

Attendance

\ Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Due to the inherent nature of the online classroom, a formal attendance will not be taken; however, timely completion of assignments will indicate to the instructor the time and effort put forth by the student. Grades may be adjusted accordingly.

Calendar

Investments

Tentative Schedule

Spring 2012

Week	Assignments	Tests
Week 1	Chp. 1 The Basic Framework
Week 2	Chp. 2 The Time Value of Money
Week 3	Chp. 3 Financial Statements and Budgets
Week 4	Complete and Review
Week 5	Chp. 5 Cash Management	Chps 1, 2, 3
Week 6	Chp. 6 Short-term Credit Management
Week 7	Chp. 7 Consumer Durables
Week 8	Complete and Review	Chps 5, 6, 7
Week 9	Chp. 8 Housing
Week 10	Chp. 9 Financial Markets and Intuitions
Week 11	Chp. 10 Investment Basic	Chps. 8, 9
Week 12	Chp. 11 Stocks and Bonds
Week 13	Chp. 12 Mutual Funds
Week 14	Chp. 14 Health Care and Disability Chp. 15 Life Insurance and Estate Planning
Week 15	Complete and review
Week 16	Final Exam

Additional Information

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the registrar’s office. Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester.

April 19th is the last day to withdraw

Examinations:

Examinations will consist of true-false, multiple choice, matching or short answer questions.
Final Examination will not be comprehensive
Final grade will be determined by dividing total number of points by the number of tests and projects

Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation and attitude

You are expected to take the exam at the regularly scheduled time. Should you have a conflict, you must make arrangments with me in ADVANCE. There are no "drop grades". There are no make-up exams.

DISABILITY STATEMENT: Any student who, because of a disability condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (SSC 125, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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