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FINAN101-22VB (VTN)
Introduction to Finance
15 Points
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Phuong Nguyen
MS8.G.05
phuong.nguyen@waikato.ac.nz
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Tuan Dang
MS8.G.05
tuan.dang@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
This paper introduces the basic concepts of finance. Return and risk are the two key parameters that underpin all financial decisions. The roles played by financial institutions, markets, various types of financial securities, the needs of individuals and corporations, and how the financial decisions are made are explored in this paper. Finance decisions permeate all aspects of business decisions and provide the dollar rationale for choices and evaluation of outcomes. In addition, this paper introduces you to the four aspects of finance i.e., financial institutions, financial tools, investments, and corporate finance.
Paper Structure
Lectures
- Includes questioning students in a way that helps them evaluate their own thought processes by probing the thinking behind their statements and questions. Also includes asking students different types of questions: knowledge questions, comprehension questions, analysis questions, synthesis questions, evaluation questions.
- Students use knowledge, concepts, and skills relevant to a course to solve realistic business problems.
- Students work together in teams, collaborating to complete a problem or project.
- Provide a discussion of main concepts and issues relating to specific topics. Practical examples from the financial media are often discussed within the framework of topics covered. It is important to have pre-read the set reading for the topic.
- Accomplishment of tasks needed by the community combined with intentional learning goals, conscious reflection, and critical analysis.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Textbook: Finance Essentials, 1st Edition (2018) by Kidwell, Brimble, Mazzola, Morkel-Kingsbury, James
Australian edition John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2018
Recommended Readings
Reading list,
https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/F9A1CB5C-DF10-6CA1-D47F-D6FFC12BC3B7.html?lang=en-US&login=1
Online Support
Lecture slides, tutorial resources, and related teaching materials will be available through Moodle.
Workload
The course has 36 (3 X 12) contact hours (lectures and tutorials). The rest of the 150 hours expected workload in this 15-point paper can be distributed as follows: 20 hours to complete the Assignment, 35 hours to prepare for and attend the Midterm Test, and 59 hours to prepare for and attend the Final Exam.
Linkages to Other Papers
There is a significant interrelationship between finance and non-finance areas. First, finance and accounting are related since accounting information is needed for financial decisions. Second, finance and economics are related because economic activity and policy affect financial decisions, and vice versa. Finance and management are related because the management decisions, such as setting salary, hiring new staff, and paying bonuses must be coordinated with finance. Finance and information systems are related because finance decisions rely on the information. Last but not least, there are the four p's of marketing, product, price, place, and promotion. Clearly, the price and promotion, e.g., advisement is related to finance.