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Kuwait University College of Business Administration Department of Finance & Financial Institutions Course Syllabus Spring 2018 Dr. Saud Al-Thaqeb FIN 220 – Principles of Financial Management Lecture Time and Location: FIN 220/ 54 : Su, Tu, Th TIME 3:00 – 3:50 Room # 310 Contact Information: Location : Department of Finance & Financial Institutions – 2 nd Floor Email : [email protected] Office Hours : Su & Th from 2:10 PM to 2:50 PM or by appointment Social Media : MyU – SAlthajeb (This is my preferred form of communication) Course Website : www.SAlthajeb.com Teaching Assistant: TBA Course Description: This is an introductory course that aims to familiarize the student with the basics of financial management, including the objectives, tasks and decisions made by the financial managers in organizations. These tasks include, but are not restricted to, financial markets, time value of money, asset valuation, risk and return, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and capital budgeting. Course Learning Outcomes: The learning outcomes for this course, listed below, relate to the learning goals of the College of Business Administration Undergraduate Program, which can be found in the appendix at the end of this syllabus. The numbers in parenthesis indicate to which specific learning goal the outcome relates. Upon successful completion of the course, students will: Page 1 of 7
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Kuwait UniversityCollege of Business Administration

Department of Finance & Financial Institutions

Course SyllabusSpring 2018

Dr. Saud Al-ThaqebFIN 220 – Principles of Financial Management

Lecture Time and Location:FIN 220/ 54 : Su, Tu, Th TIME 3:00 – 3:50 Room # 310

Contact Information:Location : Department of Finance & Financial Institutions – 2nd Floor Email : [email protected] Office Hours : Su & Th from 2:10 PM to 2:50 PM or by appointmentSocial Media : MyU – SAlthajeb (This is my preferred form of communication)Course Website : www.SAlthajeb.com

Teaching Assistant: TBACourse Description:This is an introductory course that aims to familiarize the student with the basics of financial management, including the objectives, tasks and decisions made by the financial managers in organizations. These tasks include, but are not restricted to, financial markets, time value of money, asset valuation, risk and return, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and capital budgeting.

Course Learning Outcomes:The learning outcomes for this course, listed below, relate to the learning goals of the College of Business Administration Undergraduate Program, which can be found in the appendix at the end of this syllabus. The numbers in parenthesis indicate to which specific learning goal the outcome relates.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:1. Have a basic understanding of the field of Finance, financial markets and financial

institutions.2. Be able to use financial statements to analyze a firm’s financial performance. (LG5)3. Be knowledgeable of and able to apply time value of money concepts in financial

decision-making. (LG2, LG5)4. Be able to analyze and solve financial problems. (LG5)5. Understand the concepts and tools used to value bonds and stocks. (LG2, LG5)6. Be able to use capital budgeting methods (i.e. NPV, IRR, MIRR, PBP, etc.) to solve

financial problems. (LG2, LG5)7. Be able to use spreadsheet applications for time value of money concepts. (LG3)8. Understand the ethical problems that may occur in financial decision-making. (LG1)

Required Material: Textbook :Brigham, Eugene F., and Joel F. Houston. Fundamentals of Financial Management. 13th ed. Mason: South-Western, 2011. Print.Additional Material : Brigham, Eugene F., and Joel F. Houston. Fundamentals of

Financial Management: Study Guide. N.p.: Mason, Ohio, 2012. Print. Other material, including course PPT Slides are available on my website. Financial Calculator

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Kuwait UniversityCollege of Business Administration

Department of Finance & Financial Institutions

Course Requirements and Policies:Assignments: There will be various assignments throughout the semester These assignments are here to help you understand the material and tie the concepts

Excel Assignment: This assignment requires that students apply finance concepts using Microsoft Excel.

Quizzes: I will give some quizzes throughout the semester, so you should be prepared. Quiz on Ethics: This quiz tests students on their ability to recognize and address

ethical issues that may arise in financial decision-making.

Exams: There will be two midterms and a final; however, the instructor retains the right to change the dates. The dates of the exams are as follows:Important Dates

Event Notes

Tue 6/3/2018 Midterm 1 (Ch 1, 2, 4 & 5) Time & place TBAThu 8/3/2018 Last day to drop a courseSun 22/4/2018 Midterm 2 (Ch 7, 8 & 9) Time & place TBATue 8/5/2018 Last day of classes

Sun 13/5/2018 Final (comprehensive) 11 AM-1 PM in a place TBA

Attendance: Every student in this course must abide by the Kuwait University Policy on Attendance (published in the Student Guide, Chapter 3, Section 13). However, there is a bonus of 3 points for attendance. A copy of the student guide can be accessed online on:

http://www.kuniv.edu/cs/groups/ku/documents/ku_content/kuw055940.pdfGrading: The scores in this course will be the weighted average of the following items:

WeightDescription

40 % Two Midterms40 % Final Exam15 % Assignments & Quizzes 10 % Class Participation 100% TOTAL

Cheating and Plagiarism: Every student in this course must abide by the Kuwait University Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism (published in the Student Guide, Chapter 3, Section 2). A copy of the student guide can be accessed online on:

http://www.kuniv.edu/cs/groups/ku/documents/ku_content/kuw055940.pdfPlease carefully note all sources and assistance when you turn in your work. Under no circumstances should you take credit for work that is not yours. You should neither receive nor give any unauthorized assistance on any deliverable. If you have any questions about what constitutes “unauthorized assistance” please email me before the deliverable is submitted. Writing Style: Students must refer to APA writing style for their assignments and report writing. Refer to the English Language Center for help.

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Kuwait UniversityCollege of Business Administration

Department of Finance & Financial Institutions

Grade Distribution:Grade RangeA ≥ 950A- ≥ 900 and < 950B+ ≥ 870 and < 900B ≥ 830 and < 870B- ≥ 800 and < 830C+ ≥ 770 and < 800C ≥ 730 and < 770C- ≥ 700 and < 730D+ ≥ 650 and < 700D ≥ 600 and < 650F < 600Course Outline:Title TopicsAn Overview of Financial Management

What is Finance? Goals of Financial Management Types of Business Organizations Business Ethics and Ethical Behavior Potential Conflicts and Mitigation

Financial Markets and Institutions

Types and Roles Financial Markets Types and Roles of Financial Institutions Types and Operations of Stock Markets Stock Market Performance Importance of Market Efficiency

Analysis of Financial Statements(CFA TOPIC)

What is Ratio Analysis? The Five Groups of Ratios ROE and DuPont Benchmarking and Trend Analysis Uses and Limitations of Ratios

Time Value of Money(CFA TOPIC)

What is Time Value of Money? Present Value Future Value Types of Annuities Uneven Cash Flow Streams Types of Interest Rates Basics of Loan Amortization

Bonds and their Valuation(CFA TOPIC)

Corporate and Government Bonds How Bond Prices are Determined Interest Rates and Bond Prices Changes in Bond Prices Over Time Yield to Maturity Yield to Call Risks of Bonds

Risk and Rates of Return(CFA TOPIC)

Stand-Alone Risk vs. Risk in a Portfolio Risk and Required Rate of Return Diversifiable Risk vs. Market Risk What is CAPM? Factors Affecting the Required Rate of Return on Stocks

Stocks and their Valuation(CFA TOPIC)

Legal Rights of Stockholders Stock Price vs. Intrinsic Value Discounted Dividend Model Corporate Valuation Model Preferred Stocks

The Cost of Capital(CFA TOPIC)

Why Use Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)? Costs of the Different Components of Capital Calculating WACC Limitations of WACC

The Basics of Capital Budgeting(CFA TOPIC)

What is Capital Budgeting? Calculating NPV; IRR; MIRR; Payback Advantages of NPV Limitations of each Method

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Kuwait UniversityCollege of Business Administration

Department of Finance & Financial Institutions

Tentative Course Schedule:

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Kuwait UniversityCollege of Business Administration

Department of Finance & Financial Institutions

Sun 28/1/2018 Introduction to the courseTue 30/1/2018 Chapters 1: An overview of financial managementThu 1/2/2018 Chapters 1: An overview of financial managementSun 4/2/2018 Chapter 2: Financial markets and institutionsTue 6/2/2018 Chapter 2: Financial markets and institutionsThu 8/2/2018 Chapter 4: Analysis of financial statementsSun 11/2/2018 Chapter 4: Analysis of financial statementsTue 13/2/2018 Chapter 4: Analysis of financial statementsThu 15/2/2018 Chapter 4: Analysis of financial statementsSun 18/2/2018 Chapter 4: Analysis of financial statementsTue 20/2/2018 Chapter 5: Time value of moneyThu 22/2/2018 Chapter 5: Time value of moneySun 25/2/2018 No classTue 27/2/2018 Chapter 5: Time value of moneyThu 1/3/2018 Chapter 5: Time value of moneySun 4/3/2018 Chapter 5: Time value of moneyTue 6/3/2018 Midterm 1Thu 8/3/2018 Chapter 7: Bonds and their valuationSun 11/3/2018 Chapter 7: Bonds and their valuationTue 13/3/2018 Chapter 7: Bonds and their valuationThu 15/3/2018 Chapter 7: Bonds and their valuationSun 18/3/2018 Chapter 7: Bonds and their valuationTue 20/3/2018 Chapter 7: Bonds and their valuationThu 22/3/2018 Chapter 8: Risk and rates of returnSun 25/3/2018 Chapter 8: Risk and rates of returnTue 27/3/2018 Chapter 8: Risk and rates of returnThu 29/3/2018 Chapter 8: Risk and rates of returnSun 1/4/2018 Chapter 8: Risk and rates of returnTue 3/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationThu 5/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationSun 8/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationTue 10/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationThu 12/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationSun 15/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationTue 17/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationThu 19/4/2018 Chapter 9: Stocks and their valuationSun 22/4/2018 Midterm 2Tue 24/4/2018 Chapter 10: The cost of capitalThu 26/4/2018 Chapter 10: The cost of capitalSun 29/4/2018 Chapter 10: The cost of capitalTue 1/5/2018 Chapter 10: The cost of capitalThu 3/5/2018 Chapter 11: The basics of capital budgetingSun 6/5/2018 Chapter 11: The basics of capital budgetingTue 8/5/2018 Chapter 11: The basics of capital budgetingSun 13/5/2018 Final Exam (11 AM-1 PM in a place TBA)

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