University of Missouri - St. Louis

School of Business Administration

FIN 450 - Financial Management

Winter Semester, 1998

• Professor: Don Kummer
• Phone: (314) 516-6270
• FAX: (314) 516-6420
• Email:kummer@umsl.edu

Course Description

FIN450 - Financial Management

The course is designed to give students an overview of the fundamental areas in corporate finance. Theoretical and practical financial applications are covered.

Text

• Brigham and Gapenski, Financial Management: Theory and Practice (8th Ed.)
• Courseware on the Internet: URL to be announced at later date.

Course Objectives

The topics covered in this course are difficult concepts. I will make every effort to provide interpretation and help you comprehend the subject matter. Outside of the classroom it is important that you interact with the instructor and other students. I am not paring down the course because of the limited sessions and Internet-based follow-up. I assume that you are exceptionally motivated and are interested in participating in this experimental course format.

Method of Evaluation

Your performance on three exams (two midterms and a final), homework, and log of your activities determine the course grade. No make-ups on exams are given.

• Midterm I -- 25%
• Midterm II -- 25%
• Final -- 25%
• Student Log -- 5%
• Homework -- 20%

There are approximately 20 assignments graded as 0, .5, or 1 outcomes. Sunday midnight is the submission deadline for the assignments listed for that week. Late assignments receive no credit. The exams are evenly split between problems and essay questions.

Class Schedule