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BA 360. Introduction to Financial Management. Overview of Financial Management. Introduction Keys to Success Stay up in class (complete assignments on time each and every week – both homework and quizzes) Class Structure – Self paced each week but each week is designated by instructor
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BA 360 Introduction to Financial Management
Overview of Financial Management • Introduction • Keys to Success • Stay up in class (complete assignments on time each and every week – both homework and quizzes) • Class Structure – Self paced each week but each week is designated by instructor • Text – Financial Management: Core Concepts • Exams – On line with time restrictions • Expectations • Read the text and review the slides each week • Submit all homework and quizzes by due dates
Keys to Success • Read Ahead of Lectures • Use syllabus and PowerPoint to help • Bring questions to class on material • Do All Assigned Problems • Homework problems are required and designed to help you master the material • Test yourself with other questions (Prepping for the Exam Questions have answers in back of book) • Do not get “stuck” in endless loop on a problem • Philosophy - this course is basic intuition but with a new language…
Weekly Homework • Every Week you will have a homework set on that week’s material. • The homework is by individual chapter but you may have one or two chapters each week. • The homework will open every Monday at 4:00 p.m. so you have essentially four days to complete the homework. • You will have three attempts on each homework question. On your third attempt that answer will be locked in as your final answer. • There are various help functions in MyFinanceLab. One is help me solve this question. It will provide step by step procedures for a similar problem. Please look over MyFinanceLab for all the help functions. • If you think there is a problem with the grading or tolerance for the answer please e-mail me so I can help resolve the issue.
Weekly Quiz • Every Week you will have a quiz on that week’s material. • The quiz is 90 minutes in length and is due by Sunday 11:00 p.m. • The quiz will open every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. so you have essentially three days to take the quiz. • You should review the weekly homework prior to taking the quiz. • You can do the prepping for exam questions at the end of each chapter to prepare for the weekly quiz.
Class Syllabus • Chapter Assignments • We will try and stay on schedule but… • Changes will be posted on MyFinanceLab • Homework and Quiz Assignments • Map to timing from lectures (which are outlined on the PowerPoint slides in the syllabus) • Most problems are directly from examples in the book • You must complete the weekly homework assignments (all assignments for that week) before you can attempt the quiz. The homework assignments act as prerequisites for the weekly quiz.
Textbook • Financial Management: Core Concepts • Approach • Equations, Calculators and Spreadsheets • Personal examples as a segue to business applications • Written for this audience • Special Features for you • Finance Follies – Real World Issues and Examples • Putting Finance to Work – Relations to other disciplines • Comments on the text are also welcome • Again forward comments to me, both positive and negative.
Examinations • On Line • Questions will be more difficult • Efficient use of time a must • Notes are your friends…think about how best to use them at lecture time, not when you study for exam • Calculators • Important tool • Know your calculator… • Computer/Laptops • Be sure to make sure you have a good connection for all exams. If you have a problem during an exam, please e-mail as soon as possible or call (541-737-3692)
Expectations • Performance • On time for all assignments • Notify me if examination will be missed prior to examine (if at all possible) • Professional Attitude • Please understand that this is a business class and that all communications should be handled in a professional manner. Issues are much easier to solve when we treat each other with respect and courtesy. • Ethics – Do your own work…this is the time to build your skill set
MyFinanceLab • Everyone is required to enroll in MyFinanceLab • All homework and quizzes will be on MyFinanceLab • There is an access code for MyFinanceLab • Access code comes with new book purchase • Access code may be purchased at OSU bookstore • Access code may be purchased at MyFinanceLab • The course number in MyFinanceLab is: • XL0S 2198 101Y 8QV2 (E-Campus Section Only)
Questions? • Lecture • Homework • Quizzes • Text • Examinations • MyFinanceLab • Other • PLEASE, sign up as soon as possible for MyFinanceLab, if problems e-mail me.