BA 360Overview of Financial ManagementKeys to SuccessRecitation SessionsClass Structure -- SyllabusTextbookExaminationsExpectationsQuestions?Introduction to Financial ManagementOverview of Financial ManagementIntroductionKeys to SuccessRecitationsClass Structure - SyllabusText – Financial Management: Core ConceptsExams – Open Book and Open NotesExpectationsAttendancePreparation for ClassKeys to SuccessRead Ahead of LecturesUse syllabus and PowerPoint to helpBring questions to class on materialDo All Assigned ProblemsHomework problems are required and designed to help you master the materialTest yourself with other questions (Prepping for the Exam Questions have answers in back of book)Do not get “stuck” in endless loop on a problemPhilosophy - this course is basic intuition but with a new language…Recitation SessionsEvery Friday – 50 minutesDrop off homework for the week by Thursday 4:00 p.m. at my office (Bexell 430) in proper boxPick up homework at Friday recitationRecitation Instructor will go over problemsYou will self correct your workAsk questions and get help on trouble areasIf issues remain see me or have instructor pass on issue for class lecture on MondayClass Structure -- SyllabusChapter Assignments We will try and stay on schedule but… Changes will be posted on webHomework AssignmentsMay not entirely map to timing from lecturesYou may be doing some prior to lectureI will cover the problems in class that are out of timing sequence You are graded on effort and timelinessExamination dates…final?TextbookFinancial Management: Core ConceptsApproachEquations, Calculators and SpreadsheetsPersonal examples as a segue to business applicationsWritten for this audienceSpecial Features for youFinance Follies – Real World Issues and Examples Putting Finance to Work – Relations to other disciplinesComments on the text are also welcomeAgain forward comments to me, both positive and negative.ExaminationsOpen Book and Open NotesQuestions will be more difficultEfficient use of time a mustNotes are your friends…think about how best to use them at lecture time, not when you study for examCalculatorsImportant toolKnow your calculator…Laptops?Not in examsDuring lecture they are fine…but must be for BA 360Expectations AttendanceOn time for lecture and recitationNotify me if examination will be missed prior to examine (if at all possible)Professional AttitudeToward Instructors and ProfessorToward other studentsEthics – Do your own work…this is the time to build your skill setQuestions?LectureRecitations