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1、Foundation of Financial ManagementModule syllabusTeacher Name: Zhanwei LiuSchool Name: Xuchang University1. Unit descriptionFinancial management is part of the decision-making, planning and control subsystems of an enterprise. It incorporates the treasury function, which includes the management of w
2、orking capital and the implications arising from exchange rate mechanisms due to international competition, evaluation, selection, management and control of new capital investment opportunities, raising and management of the long-term financing of an entity.The management of risk in the different as
3、pects of the financial activities undertaken is also addressed. Studying this course should provide you with an overview of the problems facing a financial manager in the commercial world.It will introduceyou to the conceptsand theories of corporatefinance thatunderliethetechniquesthatare offeredasa
4、idsfortheunderstanding,evaluation and resolution of financial managers problems. This subject guideis written to supplement the Essential and Further reading listed for this course,not to replace them. It makes no assumptionsabout prior knowledgeotherthan that you have completed Principles of accoun
5、ting.The aim of the course is to provide an understanding and awareness ofboth the underlying concepts and practical application of the basics of financialmanagement. The subject guide and the readings should also help to build inyourmindtheabilitytomakecriticaljudgmentsofthestrengthsandweaknessesof
6、 the theories,just as it shouldbe helping to build a criticalappreciation of the uses and limitations of the same theories and their possibleapplications.On successful completion of the module, learners will be able to:describe how different financial markets function and estimate the value of diffe
7、rent financial instruments (including stocks and bonds)make capital budgeting decisions under both certainty and uncertainty apply the capital assets pricing model in practical scenarios discuss the capital structure theory and dividend policy of a firm estimate the value of derivatives and advise m
8、anagement how to use derivatives in risk management and capital budgetingdescribe and assess how companies manage working capital and short- term financing2. Pre-requisite units and assumed knowledge Accounting, Economics3. Learning aims and outcomesLearning Outcome 1Explain the method of financial
9、analysis and planningASSESSMENT CRITERIA:a. Explain the goals and objectives of financial managementb. Demonstrate a reasonable ability to prepare the three basic financial statementsc. Discuss the method of financial analysisd. Explain the operating leverage, financial leverage. and combined levera
10、geLearning Outcome 2Explain the manager how to manage working capitalASSESSMENT CRITERIA:a. Explain the context of risk-return analysisb. Explain the financial manager how to choose between liquid, low-return assets and more profitable, less liquid assetsLearning Outcome 3Explain the process of the
11、capital budgetingASSESSMENT CRITERIA:a. Discuss the time value of moneyb. Explain the valuation of bonds and stocksc. Explain the cost of capital and capital structured. Explain the capital budgeting decision and risk-return analysisLearning Outcome 4Explain the long-term financing in the capital ma
12、rketsASSESSMENT CRITERIA:a. Explain the long-term debt and lease financingb. Explain the common stock and preferred stock financingc. Explain the dividend policy and retained earningsd. Explain the warrants and convertibles covered, as well as the more conventional methods of financing4. Weighting o
13、f final gradeGrades will be assigned on the basis of the following percentages:Attendance10Participation10*Group discussion10*Presentation20Quiz20Final Exam (Learning outcome 2,3)30Total1005. GradingA 100-95A- 94-90B+ 89-87B 86-83B- 82-80C+ 79-77C 76-73C- 72-70D+ 69-67D 66-63D- 62-60F 59 or lower6.
14、Policies Attendance PolicyAttendance in class is a very important part of your learning experience. As such, failure to attend class will reduce your grade, and may be grounds for failure in the course. If you are late to class, your attendance score may alsobe affected. In the event of unavoidable
15、absences, such as serious illness, or deaths in the family, students may be requested to provide documentaryevidence of the reason for their absence to their academic coordinator. You should not give these to your instructor. Students are solely responsible for the makeup of any missed classes, and
