IBA, University of Dhaka Executive MBA Program, Fall- 2017 Financial Theory and Practices Faculty: Dr. Md. Mohiuddin a Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to acquire basic knowledge of financial theories and practices. This course will cover different aspects of financial management. At the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate situations related to investing decision, financing decision, and asset management decisions of a firm. Also, the student will be able to apply some important tools of finance. Course Description: The course deals with financial analysis, planning, time value of money, stock and bond valuation, capital structure theories, capital budgeting and some other aspects of financial management to prepare the graduates to understand and solve different financial decision making problems of business organizations. The course pulls together the knowledge of economics and accounting and their uses in financial decision making Basic Text: Fundamentals of Financial Management; James C. Van Horne and John M. Wachow/cz, Jr., 13th Edition. Grading Policy: ‘The success of this course depends upon each student being fully prepared for each class session and participating to the class discussion. The instructor will be an active member of the discussion group. Independent thinking is encouraged and constructive disagreements are anticipated. The final course grade will be based on: ‘Components Weights Quiz/Assignment 10% Class Attendance & Participation 10% Mid-term Exam = 40% | Final term Exam. 40% | [Total 100% | Grading Scale: Range % Grade Range % Grade 90% & above A 65% -69.99% c+ 85%-89.99% A 60%-64.99% Cc 80%-84.99% BE '55%-59.99% c 75%-79.99% 5 50% -54.99% D 70%-74.99% B Bellow 50 F Quiz/Assignment: There will be a announced/unannounced quizzes during the entire semester. Alternatively, an individual task will be assigned details of which will be announced later. Class Participation: Texpect active class participation from all students. You will be treated as an adult in this regard, responsible for the outcomes of the choices you make. Absences will impact your class participation grade; if you're not in class, you can't participate. I will set an objective criterion to mark in this segment.Examinations: There will be two term exams in the semester namely, midterm and final term. You can expect short and/or broad questions including theories and quantitative problems in these exams. The detail will be announced in due time. On any legitimate ground, makeup exam arrangement might be done in I am duly informed. However, please note that I strongly discourage to sit for makeup exam. Therefore, do not miss any of the exams unless severe unavoidable and legitimate cause(s). Class Schedule: ‘Session | Topic Remarks "| Role of Financial Management (Ch. 1) Rhy) Expected Return (Ch. 2) | Time Value of Money (Ch. 3) e/nf Time Value of Money (Ch. 3) Valuation of Long-Term Securities (Ch. 4) | Risk and Return (Ch. 5) (az Review Class/Guest Faculty | Mid Term Exam. alia ~] of a) a] ol ms) Financial Statement Analysis (Ch.6) Financial Forecasting (Ch. 7) 10 | Working Capital Management (Ch. 8) iL ‘Cost of Capital (Ch. 15) 12 | ‘Capital Budgeting Techniques (Ch. 13) ae] Review Class/Guest Faculty 4 Final Exam ‘hs edule & changeable ae GOOD LUCK!!!