Slide 1Overview of Financial ManagementKeys to SuccessHomework and QuizzesRecitation SessionsClass Structure -- SyllabusExaminationsTextbookExpectationsQuestions?BA 360Introduction 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 and QuizzesHomework problems are required and designed to help you master the material – must be completed prior to taking weekly quizTest yourself with other questions (Prepping for the Exam Questions have answers in back of book)Philosophy - this course is basic intuition but with a new language…Homework and QuizzesYour homework is assigned each week in MyFinanceLabThere will be a set of problems directly from the book and you get three attempts at each problem. Once you have completed that week’s homework assignment you can then take the weekly quiz.The weekly quiz is designed to make sure you understand the chapter material covered that week. It is a ninety minute (maximum time) quiz. The quiz must be completed by each Sunday evening.Recitation SessionsEvery Friday – 50 minutesMandatory this Friday 1-8-10 and after exam #1This is optional but can help with your point total for the homework assignments. You will be “rewarded” up to the 10 points for the homework for that week by attending recitationExample, you only scored 6 points on the homework, attending class will net you 4 points for a total of 10.Recitation Instructor will go over problemsThis will help you prior to taking the quiz to clear up any misconceptions from the material for the week.Class Structure -- SyllabusHomework AssignmentsOpen each week and are due by 11:00 p.m. on Thursday. Must be completed prior to taking Quiz.You will receive immediate feedback on your answers, with three chances on each problem. You can ask for “help” in MyFinanceLabWeekly Quiz is due by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday Two Exams during the course. In class, open notes and open bookFinal will have an optional time for conflicts.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 360Textbook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Choice on FormatReal Book (OSU Bookstore with access code) with accessE-Book (On line version with access to MyFinanceLab)Secondary Market (not recommended) …must still buy accessExpectations AttendanceOn time for lecture and recitation (professional courtesy and just a good business habit)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