Business Finance -
Management 133
California State
University, Sacramento
Course Description
The study of principles of finance and their application to typical financial problems of business enterprises. Special emphasis on financial analysis, management of working capital,cost of capital, capital budgeting, long term financing, dividend policy and internal financing.
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division requirements including statistics, accounting, computer applications.
3 units
Why Take This Course
LANGUAGE: Finance is considered the language of commerce. "Downsizing," "right-sizing" and organizational efficiency are universally defined in terms of cost-benefit relationships.
RELATIONSHIPS: Cost-benefit relationships are frequently expressed in terms of dollars and cents. Marketing, Personnel and Operations Planning are examples of functions which must justify actions in terms of financial efficacy e.g., Does the proposal make financial sense?
Technology Requirements
It is recommended that students have an electronic mail account and computer access to the Web. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services. For further information on SacLink check the UCCS documentation page at http://www.csus.edu/uccs/document/document.htm. Although a home computer with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus student labs.
Successful Student Characteristics
Management 133 requires a great deal of time and effort of students. Financial topics require a thought process that is frequently new to students. The use of accounting data is combined with an understanding of the economic relationships underlying the accounting information. The material must be "digested" in order to be successful. Just reading and reviewing the material typically does not provide the quality of absorption required for success in this course. Successful pupils demonstrate the discipline necessary to complete projects by deadlines; have the motivation to read, write, and participate fully in class activities; and time to devote approximately 9 hours a week to a 3-credit course. Experience shows that students who work at full time employment, are raising a family and attempting to complete MGNT 133 must be highly motivated. Hard work and application will be well rewarded with an understanding of business management in a most critical area.
Instructor
William Sullivan - wsullivan@csus.edu
DEPARTMENT / CSUS
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