FRL367S15 Sec02

FRL 367- Corporate Finance
Spring 2015
Section 02
Instructor: Libo (Alice) Sun
Office: Building 164 -2057
Phone: 909-869-4525
Email: lsun@csupomona.edu
Office hours:
Tu Th 2:15 pm-2:45 pm
Tu
9:00 am-10:00 am
W
Noon-2:00 pm
I. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course discusses the major topics in corporate finance, including capital
budgeting, CAPM, capital structure, dividend policy and mergers and acquisitions.
The courses objective is to provide a theoretical framework for considering
corporate finance problems and issues, with an understanding of the issues
involved in applying the ideas in the real world.
II. COURSE MATERIAL
o
Textbook (required):
Corporate Finance, Ross, Westerfield and Jaffe, Irwin-McGraw Hill(10th edition )
(RWJ)
o
CONNECT access card
o
Microsoft Excel software,Computer/Laptop/Notepad etc.
o
All lecture notes and other course related materials are placed on
the Blackboard.
III.
GRADING
Class Participation
5%
Homework
15%
Quizzes
15%
Lower of Midterm Exam, Final
28%
Higher of Midterm Exam, Final
37%
The course grade is based on the following scale:
Scor
e
Grad
e
Scor
e
Grad
e
Scor
e
Grad
e
Scor
e
Grad
e
Scor
e
Grade
93
90
A
A-
86
83
80
B+
B
B-
76
73
70
C+
C
C-
66
63
60
D+
D
D-
No make-up midterm and final exam will be given under any condition.
The course grades will be will be curved to meet a course-average GPA of 2.3 of C+.
Note:
+ One of the requirements to get a D- or better in the class is to earn above 60% in at
least one of the two exams.
+ One of the requirements to get a C- or better in the class is to earn above 70% in at
least one of the two exams.
IV. COURSE POLICIES
It is expected that students will attend all classes and be prepared to discuss the
subject matter assigned. Leaving early or coming in late will count as an absence.
Participation includes attendance and speaking in class during the discussion.
Missing two or more classes, or never participate the class discussion will
lead to 0 points in class participation grade.
Reading the assigned chapters prior to the meeting.
We have many homework assignments, quizzes and projects in the class. It is
your responsibility to finish and submit your works before the due date.
In calculating homework, quiz and project average, one of the lowest will be
dropped.
No late work will be allowed.
Excuses such as internet issues, computer problems, missed the deadlines will
not be accepted. I will not make exceptions to one or two students.
You need to take both midterm and final exams. No make-up examination.
Every student is expected to finish his/her homework assignments, projects and
quizzes independently.
Please note that any suspicion by the instructor regarding the originality of
project/assignments/quizzes, or large discrepancy in project/assignments/quizzes
and exam grades will lead to 0 grade in that category without any discussion
with the student.
V. CONNECT HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES

This course uses the McGraw-Hills CONNECT for homework assignments and online
quizzes. There are homework assignments and quizzes for nearly every chapter in this
course.
Homework assignments contain several problem solving. You have unlimited

attempts to work on the homework assignments before the due date. No late
homework will be graded.
You only have one attempt to the online quizzes. Each quiz will be available for
three days. Once you start the quiz, you have 30 mins to finish. All quizzes
consist of multiple choice questions (about 10 questions).
It is very important that you purchase the CONNECT access code and register
for the course. You can purchase the access code in one of several ways:
Our Course Homework CONNECT Websites:

http://connect.mheducation.com/class/frl367spring15_sec02
1) As part of the package with your text in the bookstore

2) If you buy a used book, you can purchase CONNECT online:
Go to your homework CONNECT website, click on Register now, enter
your email, follow directions to buy the connect.
3) As an alternative, if you need assistance, please contact McGraw-Hill Technical
Support by visiting www.mpss.mhhhe.com/ or call: (800) 331-5094.
4) Once access code is purchased, go to your homework CONNECT website to
register for the course.
5) Complete assignments/quizzes by the due date. No Late Assignment/quiz.
VI. Course project

Each student is responsible to conduct one course project. You are expected to finish
each parts before the deadline.
VII. Examination
1.
2.
3.
4.
Please note that you will need to present your student ID at the time of examination.
You will be asked to sign the attendance sheet during the exam.
Turn-off your cell phones.
You will have to bring your own scantron and calculator (simple financial
calculator).
5. Palm-held computer or programmable calculators are not permitted.
6. You will be provided with a formula sheet.
7. Each examination is composed of multiple-choice, True/False questions, and
problem-solving type questions.
8. You will have to show all your calculations in the problem section for full credit.
9. Your writing should be legible in the essay section for full credit.
10. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS.
VIII. COURSE OUTLINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGES)
Wk
Date
Topic
RWJ
Assignments, Quizzes
31-Mar University Holiday

2-Apr Syllabus/Lec 1- Capital Budgeting
Chap 6 &7
7-Apr Lec 1- Capital Budgeting
Chap 6 &7
9-Apr Lec 1- Capital Budgeting
Chap 6 &7
Chap 10
&11
Chap 10
&11
Chap 13
Chap 13
Chap 16
&17
14-Apr
Lec 1- Capital Budgeting/Lec 2Risk, Return and CAPM
16-Apr Lec 2-Risk, Return and CAPM

4
21-Apr Lec 3-Cost of Capital

23-Apr Lec 3-Cost of Capital
28-Apr Lec 4-Capital Structure

30-Apr Midterm Exam (Chap 6,7,10,11,13 )
12-May Lec 5-Valuation

14-May Lec 5-Valuation
Chap 16
&17
Chap 16
&17
Chap 18
Chap 18
19-May Lec 6-Dividends
Chap 19
21-May Lec 7- Mergers and Acquisitions
Chap 29
26-May Lec 7- Mergers and Acquisitions
Chap 29
10
28-May Lec 8-Options

2-Jun Lec 8-Options
Chap 22
Chap 22
5-May Lec 4-Capital Structure

7-May Lec 4-Capital Structure
4-Jun Review
Asgn1(Chap6&7)-Apr. 20;Quiz
1(Chap6&7) - Apr.19-22
Asgn 2 (Chap 10& 11)-Apr. 23;
Quiz 2 (Chap 10& 11)-Apr. 24-26
Asgn 3 (Chap 13)- Apr. 28; Quiz
3 (Chap 13)- Apr. 24-28
Asgn 4 (Chap 16&17)-May 19;

Quiz 4 (Chap 16&17)- May 20-24
Asgn 5(Chap 18)-May 26
Quiz 5 (Chap 19,29)- May 29Jun. 1
Asgn 6(Chap 22)-Jun. 7

(Sunday!)

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FRL 367- Corporate Finance

Lower of Midterm Exam, Final

Higher of Midterm Exam, Final

The course grade is based on the following scale:

V. CONNECT HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES

Homework assignments contain several problem solving. You have unlimited

Our Course Homework CONNECT Websites:

1) As part of the package with your text in the bookstore

VI. Course project

31-Mar University Holiday

7-Apr Lec 1- Capital Budgeting

9-Apr Lec 1- Capital Budgeting

Lec 1- Capital Budgeting/Lec 2Risk, Return and CAPM

16-Apr Lec 2-Risk, Return and CAPM

21-Apr Lec 3-Cost of Capital

28-Apr Lec 4-Capital Structure

12-May Lec 5-Valuation

19-May Lec 6-Dividends

21-May Lec 7- Mergers and Acquisitions

26-May Lec 7- Mergers and Acquisitions

28-May Lec 8-Options

5-May Lec 4-Capital Structure

Asgn 4 (Chap 16&17)-May 19;

Asgn 6(Chap 22)-Jun. 7

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