Introduction to Financial Management

Overview 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 Class

Keys 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 Complete homework every Thursday by 11:00 p.m. Can be worked in group. You get three attempts and then the third answer is locked and scored. 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 Monday

Weekly Quiz Every Week you will have a quiz on that week’s material. The quiz is 90 minutes in length and is due by Sunday 11:00 p.m. The quiz will open every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. so you have essentially three days to take the quiz. You should review the weekly homework prior to taking the quiz. You can do the prepping for exam questions at the end of each chapter to prepare for the weekly quiz.

Class Structure -- Syllabus Chapter Assignments We will try and stay on schedule but… Changes will be posted on web Homework Assignments Map to timing from lectures I will cover the problems in class that have major issues if you ask me to cover them…but in general they will all be answered at the Friday Recitation You are graded on effort and timeliness – you can get your points “restored” only if you make a reasonable effort and show up for recitation and participate!

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 or lectures Library has a book on reserve

Expectations Attendance On time for lecture and recitation Notify me if examination will be missed prior to examine (if at all possible) Professional Attitude Please understand that this is a business class and that all communications should be handled in a professional manner. Issues are much easier to solve when we treat each other with respect and courtesy. Ethics – Do your own work…this is the time to build your skill set

MyFinanceLab Everyone is required to enroll in MyFinanceLab All homework and quizzes will be on MyFinanceLab There is an access code for MyFinanceLab Access code comes with new book purchase Access code may be purchased at OSU bookstore Access code may be purchased at MyFinanceLab The course number in MyFinanceLab is: XL0S Y 7QV2 (On-Campus Section Only)

Questions? Lecture Recitations Homework Text Examinations MyFinanceLab Other PLEASE, sign up as soon as possible for MyFinanceLab, if problems me.