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Advanced Financial Management MBAG 6306 2013/2014 Course leader: Dr Wael Aldaya

Advanced Financial Management- Outline

Course NumberMBAG 6306

Course Leader Dr. Wael Aldaya , email: wdaya@iugaza.edu.ps

Office Hours: S, M & W, 11? 12 & 2-3 pm and by appointment for group discussion. SU & TU 11-12:30-2 pm and by appointment for group discussion.

Aims and description:

Our aim in this course is to provide an enduring understanding of the basic conceptual and practical skills that enable a student as a manager to increase the intrinsic value of the firm. With the focus upon the big picture, we provide an introduction to financial environment and decision making rooted in current financial theory and the current state of world economic condition. Throughout this course, the student will understand the general nature of financial principles, and major financial decisions of corporations. Specific attention is given to the risk and return; asset and debt pricing; cost of capital; capital structure; capital budgeting; financial analysis and forecasting; financial decisions and market efficiency; working capital; derivatives; portfolio management. Problem-solving, case studies, and presentation methodologies a r e a p p l i e d t o illustrate the theories and tools used in corporate finance and financial decision making.

Prerequisites It is highly recommended that students reacquaint themselves with the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, algebra, statistics, and a disposition to keep themselves informed of current developments in the area of economics and finance. In addition to this, students have to revisit their knowledge and experience in the foundation of finance.

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Advanced Financial Management MBAG 6306 2013/2014 Course leader: Dr Wael Aldaya

Main Text Book: Financial Management: Theory and Practice, Ehrhardt and Brigham, Kewn, South-Western, 11th Edition.

C H A P T E R 1 An Overview of Financial Management and the Financial Environment C H A P T E R 3 Analysis of Financial Statements C H A P T E R 4 Time Value of Money C H A P T E R 5 Bonds, Bond Valuation, and Interest Rates C H A P T E R 6 Risk, Return, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model C H A P T E R 7 Stocks, Stock Valuation, and Stock Market Equilibrium C H A P T E R 19 Hybrid Financing: Preferred Stock C H A P T E R 9 The Cost of Capital C H A P T E R 12 Financial Planning and Forecasting Financial Statements C H A P T E R 14 Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and Repurchases C H A P T E R 15 Capital Structure Decisions C H A P T E R 16 Working Capital Management C H A P T E R 17 Multinational Financial Management C H A P T E R 18 Lease Financing C H A P T E R 22 Bankruptcy, Reorganization, and Liquidation C H A P T E R 23 Derivatives and Risk Management

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Advanced Financial Management MBAG 6306 2013/2014 Course leader: Dr Wael Aldaya Marking Scheme

The final grade for this course is based on continuous assessment.

The assessment will draw upon a series of short assessment methods including the midterm and final test.

Marking Scheme

Grade

Midterm exam

20

Participation and Attendance

10

Writing Assignment

20

Final Exam

50

Exams, Quizzes and Assignments: All exams will be closed book. Within each chapter and at the end of it there are many questions, please answer them to train yourself on the exams. You are also subject to answer questions from your class notes, so please take notes as possible as you can. I will give in-class activities along with exams. Activities include questions and discussion about the current and the pervious chapters. Thus, I expect to take a space in the discussion. In-class activities will be assigned to evaluate your participation performance. There will be only one assignment with 3000 words. In the third week we will assign some questions and you are free to select only one question. The assignment should be completed individually with the name of the student clearly visible at the front page. I very much prefer hard copies. The feedback on your assignment is available till the end of March 2014.

Texting/Phone Use: I will deduct a participation point each time I see you texting or using your phone. Thus, please leave it off in your bag. In case of emergency call, let me know that we give you a permission to take it off the class.

Hand-outs : Please print the week's hand-out before you coming to the class and bring them with you. Please bring scientific calculator with you as you are not allowed to use the mobile's calculator in the class or in the exam as well.

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Advanced Financial Management MBAG 6306 2013/2014 Course leader: Dr Wael Aldaya Further Readings BRIGHAM, E. F. & DAVES, P. R. 2013. Intermediate financial management, Mason, Ohio Andover, South-Western ; Cengage Learning distributor. BRIGHAM, E. F. & EHRHARDT, M. C. 2011. Financial management : theory and practice, Mason, OH, South-Western Cengage Learning. DE JONG, F. & RINDI, B. 2009. The microstructure of financial markets, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. DICKERSON, B., CAMPSEY, B. J. & BRIGHAM, E. F. 1995. Introduction to financial management, Fort Worth, Dryden Press. MAYES, T. R. & SHANK, T. M. 2012. Financial analysis with Microsoft Excel, Australia ; Mason, OH, South-Western. MAYO, H. B. 2013. Investments, Mason, OH, South-Western, Cengage Learning. SUBRAHMANYAM, A. 2008. Behavioural Finance: A Review and Synthesis. European Financial Management, 14, 12-29. TITMAN, S., KEOWN, A. J. & MARTIN, J. D. 2011. Financial management : principles and applications, Boston, Prentice Hall. VAN HORNE, J. C. & WACHOWICZ, J. M. 2008. Fundamentals of financial management, Harlow, England ; New York, Financial Times/Prentice Hall.

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