Course Name: Money and Markets
Course Number: DM 662
Instructor: Larry DeGaetano
Contact Info: Ldegaetano316@comcast.net (908) 241-1814
Contents
Course Description: 1
Objectives and Outcome Measures: 2
Assessment: 2
Attendance: 2
Required Readings and Reference: 2
Summary of Deliverables: 3
Schedule: 3
Team Debate 5 Debate Topic #1 5 Debate Topic #2 5 Debate Topic #3 5 Rules: 5 Format: 6
Group Project 7
Individual Project: 8 Mini Case: “Time Value of Money Using Excel” 8 Mini Case:“Break-Even Using Excel” 9 Mini Case: "Cash Budgeting Using Excel " 10
Resources: 11
Course Description:
An introduction to financial concepts, (including macroeconomic concepts), markets, institutions and the triple bottom line from the point of view of both investors and users of capital are covered in this course. This course explores the relationship between the self-interest of the corporation to create firm value and the concepts of corporate citizenship and sustainable development. The course examines the effective management of Design as a strategic tool to meet the economic mission of the firm in a way that also fulfills its responsibilities to society.
Objectives and Outcome Measures:
The general objectives of the course are to develop and evidence an understanding of the interdependent of financial markets and sustainability and the way Design Management can be used to maximize value to all stakeholders.
Objective 1
To understand the fundamentals of economics (scarcity, choice and opportunity cost), and the interplay between classic economic thought and the Triple Bottom Line.
Outcome Measure1
Demonstrate an understanding of the complex interaction between key stakeholder groups inherent in the practice of sustainability and sustainable development.
Objective 2
Understand the methods (and shortcomings) of cost/benefit analysis.
Outcome Measure2
Perform basic