East West University

Department of Business Administration

MBA / EMBA Program
Course Outline: Financial Management (FIN 501)

Part-A
Course Code : FIN 501
Course Title : Financial Management
Course Type : Core
Level/Term : Graduate level
Section : 03
Academic Session : Fall 2023
Course Instructor : Dr. Mahnoor Sattar (MNS)
Email : mahnoor@ewubd.edu
Prerequisites : MBA 503, MBA 508
Credit Value : 3 credit hours
Contact Hours (Class and Consultation) : 3 hours per week
Total Marks : 100

Administrative Contact Details:

Asaduzzaman Asad.
Departmental Officer
Email: asaduzzaman.asad@ewubd.edu
Phone: 01515621532

Anis Rahim Choudhury

Registration Officer
Email: anisr.choudhury@ewubd.edu
Phone: 01817028511

Instructor’s Class Schedule: Monday 6:30PM-9:30PM in Room 221

Instructor’s Consultation Hours:

Day Consultation Hours
Sunday 1.00pm - 3.10pm
Monday 4.40pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday 1.10pm - 3.10pm
Wednesday 12.10pm - 3.10pm
Thursday -

Rationale of the Course

The financial manager plays a dynamic role in the changing context of development in the corporate world.
Heightened corporate competition, technological change, volatility in inflation and interest rates, world-wide
economic uncertainty, ethical concerns over certain financial dealings have to be dealt with frequently in the overall
effort of creating value. This course provides an intensive exposure to the tools and techniques that the managers
employ in analyzing internal and external factors involved in effective handling of finance portfolio of a
corporation.

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Course Objectives (CO): After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Promote knowledge about Finance and its frontiers and interplay of other functional aspects of a firm.
2. Understand the goals of the firm in terms of maximization of value and social responsibility.
3. Understand business ethics and managing finance.
4. Analyze the financial statements in the context of investment, financing & management decisions.
5. Evaluate investment proposals and decide their acceptability
6. Assess return and risk aspects of security investments.
7. Know the valuation mechanisms of bonds and common stocks.

Course Summary:
This course is primarily designed to focus on the mechanism of short term and long term financing along with
investment and dividend decisions of a business firm. This course teaches the tools and techniques that are required
by a prudent financial manager to capture the proven ability to adapt to change, raise funds, invest in assets and
manage wisely which would eventually contribute to the success of the business firm as well as the growth of the
economy as a whole. Additionally, the course would facilitate the students to undertake sensitivity analysis of the
investment decisions in the event of handling uncertainties and challenges cropping up around the globe.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of financial management, the role of the financial manager, identify the goal of the
firm and understand why stockholders’ wealth maximization is preferred (CLO1)
2. Analyze the financial statements through ratio technique and evaluate a firm’s financial health for
investment, credit and management decisions. (CLO2)
3. Recognize the methods of the time value of money and measure valuation models involved in long term
bonds and equity investments. (CLO3)
4. Evaluate the short term and long term investment proposals and sources of fund to maintain balanced status
of liquidity and contribute to profitability health index. (CLO4)
5. Work out the strategies to face uncertainty analysis of investments in the local and global context. (CLO5)

Mapping/Alignment of CLOs with Program Learning Outcomes (PLO):

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) PLO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

CLO 1: Understand the concept of financial management, the

role of the financial manager, identify the goal of the firm and
√
understand why stockholders’ wealth maximization is
preferred (CLO1)
CLO 2: Analyze the financial statements through ratio
technique and evaluate a firm’s financial health for investment, √ √ √ √ √
credit and management decisions. (CLO2)

CLO 3: Recognize the methods of the time value of money and

measure valuation models involved in long term bonds and √ √ √ √
equity investments. (CLO3)

CLO 4: Evaluate the short term and long term investment

proposals and sources of fund to maintain balanced status of √ √ √
liquidity and contribute to profitability health index. (CLO4)
CLO 5: Work out the strategies to face uncertainty analysis of
√ √
investments in the local and global context. (CLO5)

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Mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with the Teaching-Learning & Assessment Strategy:

CLOs Teaching learning strategy Assessment strategy

Lecture Interactive Web Quizzes Assignment/ Term Presentation Mid Final
Discussion PPT Content Case Study Paper Term
Demonstration
CLO 1: Understand the √ √ √ √ √ √
concept of financial
management, the role of the
financial manager, identify
the goal of the firm and
understand why stockholders’
wealth maximization is
preferred (CLO1)
CLO 2: Analyze the financial √ √ √ √ √ √ √
statements through ratio
technique and evaluate a
firm’s financial health for
investment, credit and
management decisions.
(CLO2)
CLO 3: Recognize the √ √ √ √ √ √ √
methods of the time value of
money and measure valuation
models involved in long term
bonds and equity investments.
(CLO3)
CLO 4: Evaluate the short √ √ √ √ √ √ √
term and long term
investment proposals and
sources of fund to maintain
balanced status of liquidity
and contribute to profitability
health index. (CLO4)
CLO 5: Work out the √ √ √ √ √
strategies to face uncertainty
analysis of investments in the
local and global context.
(CLO5)

Part-B
Content of the Course

Time Teaching Alignment

Topics Specific Outcome(s)
Frame Strategy(s) with CLO

Introducing the -To familiarize with the mission and Week 1 -Literature *Develop
Course vision of the institution and the Review interest of the
department. students
-Sharing (CLO1)
-To acquire general idea about the expectations
principles of course management.

-To grasp the content of the course and

policies for the class.

Financial - Introducing concept of financial Week 1 Lecture CLO1

Management- management Discussion
An overview - Functions of a finance manager and Practical
- Types of Financial decisions Examples
- Goals of Corporation
- Agency Problem and solutions

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 Financial - Financial statements Week 2 & 3 PPT CLO2
Statement -Ratio parameters Demonstration
Analysis -Strengths & Weaknesses Corporate
-Analysis from the viewpoints of Financial Report
Investors, Creditors & Managers Analysis in
-Du-Pont Analysis Groups

-Identifying sources of capital Week 4 Theoretical

- Measure cost of different sources of Discussion CLO4
Cost of Capital capital and Problem
-Weighted average Cost of Capital Solving Exercises
-Marginal Cost of Capital

Midterm Examination, Week 5

Time Teaching Alignment

Topics Specific Outcome(s)
Frame Strategy(s) with CLO
Valuation of -Valuation of Long Term Securities Week 6 and Theoretical CLO 3
securities -Bond 7 Discussion,
-Equity Practical
-Securities Investment Analysis & Assignment &
Decision Making Case Study
(Group Tasks)

Time Value of - Reasons for changing value of money Week 8 & 9 Theoretical
Money over time Discussion
- Different cash flow stream & Problem CLO3
- Calculation of PV and FV under Solving
different cash flow stream
- Loan amortization schedule

Short Term and - Working Capital Policy Week 10 & Theoretical CLO4
Long Term - Cash Conversion Cycle 11 Discussion
Investment - Investment in Current Assets and Analysis of
Strategies - Capital Budgeting Process & Cash Problems & Cases
Flow Principles
-Techniques of Evaluation for Capital
Investment decision-Payback, NPV,
IRR & MIRR

Risk & Rates of -Risk of a Single Asset and Portfolio Week 12 Theoretical
Return -Expected Return & CAPM Discussion
and Problem CLO5
Solving Task

Presentation of Group Project Report Week 13 CLO2

CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

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 Final Examination Week 14 Final Examination

Examination Date:
Examination Date
Mid-Term 13th November, 2023
Final 1st January, 2024

Important Dates:
Last day to Drop Course(s)/ Semester with 100% Refund: As per EWU academic calendar
Last day to Drop Course(s)/ Semester with 85% Refund: As per EWU academic calendar
Last day to Drop Course(s)/ Semester with 50% Refund: As per EWU academic calendar
Last day of Withdrawal of Course(s)/ Semester (“W” grade): As per EWU academic calendar

Part C - Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment Strategy:
• Quizzes: There will be a minimum of 3 class quizzes, which may be announced or unannounced. The best
two will be averaged to calculate the marks for class tests if anyone is absent in any one quiz; otherwise,
the best one will be considered.

• Mid Term Examinations: There will be two midterm examinations during the semester of the course.
The midterm examination will be held according to the semester academic calendar. The syllabus for the
examinations is given in the table of the course content. Both of the examination marks will be counted to
the total marks for preparing grade. The duration of the midterm examinations is typically from 60 minutes
to 90 minutes.

• Assignment: The faculty will announce assignments in due time, maybe group or individual. In group
assignments, there can be a maximum of five members and a minimum of four members in a group.
Assignment topics will be provided by the faculty members, which will align with the particular topic of
the course.

• Group Project/ Term Paper: The faculty will announce the group project in due time. There can be a
maximum of five members and a minimum of four members in a group. Students have to follow the proper
guidelines and template to prepare the group project or term paper. Students have to submit a soft copy of
the report via email and a hard copy (printed copy) in-person to the faculty members.

• Spot Test: There can be spot tests in the classroom during the class to see the immediate progress of the
students. The spot tests will be either graded or ungraded, which will be decided by the individual faculty
members.

• Presentation: The presentation will be held on the group project or term paper that the group prepares.
The presentation duration is 10 minutes for each group for a five-member group (at most 2 minutes for
each group member). It is recommended that each group member present at least two slides (1 slide per
minute).

• Final Examination: The final examination will be held according to the semester academic calendar at
the end of the semester. The syllabus for the examinations is given in the table of the course content. The
duration of the final examination is typically from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.

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 Evaluation Policy (Grading System):
Students will be evaluated as per the university guidelines.

GRADING POLICY
A+ 4.00 80 & above
A 3.75 75- below 80
A- 3.50 70- below 75
B+ 3.25 65- below 70
B 3.00 60- below 65
B- 2.75 55-below 60
C+ 2.50 50-below 55
C 2.25 45-below 50
D 2.00 40-below 45
F 0.00 Below 40

Evaluation Policy - Bloom's Taxonomy:

CIE - Continuous Internal Evaluation (30 Marks)

Class Participation and
Bloom’s Term
Assignment Quizzes Presentation Performance/Co-curricular
Category Marks Paper
(04) (10) (04) activities/External Participation
(out of 40) (07)
Spot test (5)
Remember 3
Understand 1 1 2 2
Apply 2 2 2 1

Analyze 2 1 2 1 1
Evaluate 1 1 2 1
Create 1 1

SMEE - Semester Mid I & II and End/ Final Examination (70 Marks*)
Bloom’s Category Marks (out of 60) Tests (70)

Remember 5
Understand 15
Apply 15
Analyze 15
Evaluate 15
Create 5
*Mid 1 and 2 = 40 Marks (20+20); Final = 30 Marks

Marks Distribution:
Your grade will be assessed through several different types of tests. Below is a description of how the various
types of tests contribute to your grade, as well as a description of each type of graded work.

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 MARKS DISTRIBUTION
Quizzes/Class Tests 10
Midterm Examination 20
Final Examination 30
Case Solving/ Assignments/ Journal or News Discussions 15
Class Participation 10
Term Paper 10
Presentation 05
Total 100%

Note: Respective weightage of marks may be modified by the instructor to make the assessment more competitive
and participative.

Note:
1. If you have any physical disability, please inform your faculty within two week of class commencement
2. Please do not hesitate to ask any type of academic questions in the class. Any question and academic
participation are highly encouraged.

Code of conduct for the students:

1. Students are expected to enter the classroom within stipulated time.
2. Students must bring the required textbook and other logistics in the class.
3. Students should maintain the standard class environment. In this regard, activities like side talks, use of
cellular phones, frequent in and out from the classroom are strictly prohibited.
4. Students found in any kind of unfair means in the exams will automatically be dropped from the course.
5. Students must abide by all the rules & Regulations of the institution to be allowed to be present in the class
/ exam halls.

Policy for missed classes, quizzes and midterm examination:

Students are requested to attend all the classes and to read assigned textual materials prior to attending the classes.
A student missing 3 classes without any valid reasons may be dropped from the course. No make-up would be
allowed for missed quizzes. No provision for the students to make-up their Mid Term Examination without the
permission of the authority.

Absence from Examinations: In case where a student has been absent from Mid Term examination of any
subject due to special circumstances (Humanitarian, Death in the family, serious illness of the student etc.), the
student must notify the respective faculty member within 48 hours of the conduct of the examinations on his/her
initiative. The make-up examination may be allowed in above circumstances by the concerned faculty members in
consultations with respective chairperson. In case the reason of the absence is found unacceptable, the respective
faculty member would follow the university guideline to assess the student’s case and act accordingly. In the case
where a student has been absent from the final examination of any subject due to medical or humanitarian reasons,
the student must notify the respective faculty member within 48 hours of the conduct of the examinations on his/her
initiative. The faculty member may decide to record the grade as Incomplete (I) based on the support documents
provided by the student along with the application for incomplete and take a supplementary examination within
the stipulated time frame given by the university. In case the reason for the absence is found unacceptable, the
respective faculty member would follow the university guideline to assess the student’s case and act accordingly.

Add/Drop/Withdraw: Students who seek to add or drop courses should consult their advisors first. They must
also obtain signatures of instructors of relevant courses. Students may add courses only within the date mentioned
in the academic calendar, if space is available, with the approval of their academic advisors. The last day for
dropping a course with and without a record entry (i.e. "W") is mentioned in the semester academic calendar. The
grade "Withdrawal" (W) is assigned when a student officially drops a course within the date mentioned in the
academic calendar for the semester. The instructor may drop students if they fail to attend 80 percent of the
scheduled classes. The student must keep the instructor informed regarding absences in classes.

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Incomplete (I) Grade: The “Incomplete" (I) grade may be used in special circumstances. The "I" may be given
only at the end of a semester to a student who has completed all other requirements except appearing in the final
examination. The student has the sole responsibility to take the initiative in making up the requirements for the “I”
grade as specified by the instructor. If action is not taken within one week of the commencement of the next
semester, the "I" grade will automatically be converted to "F", otherwise the "I" grade will revert to the tentative
final grade (the final grade becomes an "F" if no tentative grade was assigned).

Probation and Dismissal: Student whose CGPA is between 1 and 2 after the first two or any subsequent semesters,
will be placed on probation for the next two semesters. Failure to raise their CGPA to at least 2 after the probation
period will lead to dismissal from the university. If a student's CGPA falls below 2 subsequently, he/she will again
be placed on probation. Student who are on probation or subject to dismissal are not allowed to drop a semester or
to take leave of absence.

Academic Integrity/Honesty: There is a policy of zero tolerance on cheating. Any form of cheating such as
copying any document or another person's work, seeking or providing help to other students during tests, or
adopting any other form of unfair means during exams, will constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Instructors
are expected to use reasonably practical means of preventing and detecting cheating. Any student found to be
cheating will be reported to the Dean of concerned faculty by the relevant faculty member for disciplinary action.

Part D - Learning Resources

Recommended Reading:
• Scott Besley and Eugene F. Brigham – Essentials of Managerial Finance, 14th Edition, The
Dryden Press, 2008.

Supplementary Readings:
• Lawrence J. Gitman - Principles of Managerial Finance, 14th Edition, Herper Collions Publishers
Inc., 2001.

Other Resources (Online Resources or Others):

• https://www.dsebd.org/
• https://www.bb.org.bd/en/index.php
• https://lankabd.com/
• https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/

Good Luck to You All!

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