BUS 170 Syllabus
San José State University
School: College of Business
Department: Accounting & Finance
Course Number: BUS 170, 22449
Title: Fundamentals of Finance
Section: 1
Semester: Spring
Year: 2014
Instructor: Bahram Parineh
Office Location: BT 460
Telephone: (408) 924-3482
Email: bahram.parineh@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Tu/Th 9:00am-12:00pm or by appointment
Class Days/Time:
Tu/Th 7:30-8:45am
Classroom: BBC 202
Prerequisites:
BUS 21 or BUS 122A, ECON 1A, ECON 1B and BUS 90
Course Description
The finance function and its relation to other decision-making areas in the firm; the study of theory and techniques in acquisition and allocation of financial resources from an internal management perspective.
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Finance in a corporation, with emphasis on the theory and tools that are used to help company leaders make sound financial decisions. Learn how to ensure that the company has sufficient capital for operations, growth, and maximization of shareholder wealth. Demonstrate an understanding of how time value of money, risk, and diversification can contribute to good decision-making in business and to their own accumulation of wealth and financial security. Learn how to use Finance in many practical applications of everyday life.
Course ContentThisCourse Learning Outcomes (LO)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of financial analysis – CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of time value of money - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of financial valuation - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of real asset valuation - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of risk & return - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
Required Topics
1. Overview of Financial Management
2. Financial Analysis, Analysis of Financial Statements
3. Time Value of Money
4.
School: College of Business
Department: Accounting & Finance
Course Number: BUS 170, 22449
Title: Fundamentals of Finance
Section: 1
Semester: Spring
Year: 2014
Instructor: Bahram Parineh
Office Location: BT 460
Telephone: (408) 924-3482
Email: bahram.parineh@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Tu/Th 9:00am-12:00pm or by appointment
Class Days/Time:
Tu/Th 7:30-8:45am
Classroom: BBC 202
Prerequisites:
BUS 21 or BUS 122A, ECON 1A, ECON 1B and BUS 90
Course Description
The finance function and its relation to other decision-making areas in the firm; the study of theory and techniques in acquisition and allocation of financial resources from an internal management perspective.
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Finance in a corporation, with emphasis on the theory and tools that are used to help company leaders make sound financial decisions. Learn how to ensure that the company has sufficient capital for operations, growth, and maximization of shareholder wealth. Demonstrate an understanding of how time value of money, risk, and diversification can contribute to good decision-making in business and to their own accumulation of wealth and financial security. Learn how to use Finance in many practical applications of everyday life.
Course ContentThisCourse Learning Outcomes (LO)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of financial analysis – CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of time value of money - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of financial valuation - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of real asset valuation - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of risk & return - CBPG #5. Critical Thinking
Required Topics
1. Overview of Financial Management
2. Financial Analysis, Analysis of Financial Statements
3. Time Value of Money
4.