Study schedule Week Module Activity/Reading Assessment 1. Risk-Return Gitman et al, ch 6(pp. 194-210 only) Analysis 21-25Juy eeman Simpson, ch 6(part only) Self Assessment Activity 1.1 2. The Capital Asset Gitman et al, ch 6(pp. 210-21 only) 2 Zeeman Simpson, ch 6(part only 28 July-1 August (CAPM) Appendices 2. 1, 2.2 and 2.3 Self Assessment Activity 2 nan et al, ch. 7(pp. 250-l only) 3. Application of Zeeman Simpson, ch 7(part only) 4-8 August CAPM Self Assessment Activity 3.1 Gitman, et al, ch 15(pp. 544-9 only)& ch. 17 11-15 August Zeeman Simpson, ch. 15(part only )& ch. 17 4. Working C (part only Self assessment Activities 41 4.2 Gitman et al, ch 16& ch. 17(pp. 616-631 only) 18-22 August Simpson, ch 16& ch. 17(part only) Self Assessment Activities 4.3 4 Gitman et al. ch. 19 5. Takeovers Zeeman Simpson, ch Appendix 5 5. Reminder: 31/08/03 is the last date to drop s2 courses without academic or financial penalty 6. Sources of 551098c18g961%h1 pp.Assignment1 Gitman et al, ch 2(pp 33-41 only) 1-5 September Zeeman& Simpson, ch2(part only), ch. 15(part 2 September 2003 only)& ch. 18(part only) Gitman et al, ch 13 (pp. 477-96 only) 8-12 September 7. Capital Structure Zeeman& Simpson, ch 13(part only Self Assessment Activity 7.1 Gitman et al, ch 18(pp. 652-61 only) 15-19 September/8. Leasing Zeeman Simpson, ch. 18 (part only Self Assessment Activity 8.1 10-11 RECESS/RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL 22 Sept-3 Oct 9. Investment and Appendix 9.1 6-10 October Self Assessment Activity 9.1 Decisions Gitman et al. ch. 12 Assignment 2 13 ch.12 13-17October /0. Dividend Policy Appendices 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 (10%)Due: 14 October 2003 Self Assessment Activity 10.1 14 11. International Gitman et al. ch. 20 Financial Zeeman Simpson, ch 20 20-24 October Management Self assessment 15 27-31 October 16-18 EXAMINATION PERIOD 3-21 November
6 FIN2101 ñ Business Finance II Study Schedule Week Module Activity/Reading Assessment 1 21–25 July 1. Risk-Return Analysis Gitman et al, ch. 6 (pp. 194–210 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 6 (part only) Self Assessment Activity 1.1 2 28 July – 1 August 2. The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) Gitman et al, ch. 6 (pp. 210–21 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 6 (part only) Appendices 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 Self Assessment Activity 2.1 3 4–8 August 3. Application of CAPM Gitman et al, ch. 7 (pp. 250–1 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 7 (part only) Appendix 3.1 Self Assessment Activity 3.1 4 11–15 August 4. Working Capital Management Gitman, et al, ch. 15 (pp. 544–9 only) & ch. 17 (pp. 632–8 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 15 (part only) & ch. 17 (part only) Self Assessment Activities 4.1 & 4.2 5 18–22 August Gitman et al, ch.16 & ch. 17 (pp. 616–631 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 16 & ch. 17 (part only) Self Assessment Activities 4.3 & 4.4 6 25–29 August 5. Takeovers Gitman et al, ch. 19 Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 19 Appendix 5.1 Self Assessment Activity 5.1 Reminder: 31/08/03 is the last date to drop S2 courses without academic or financial penalty. 7 1–5 September 6. Sources of Finance Gitman et al, ch. 2 (pp. 33–41 only), ch. 15 (pp. 553–71 only) & ch. 18 (pp. 661-6 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 2 (part only), ch. 15 (part only) & ch. 18 (part only) Self Assessment Activity 6.1 Assignment 1 (10%) Due: 2 September 2003 8 8–12 September 7. Capital Structure Gitman et al, ch. 13 (pp. 477–96 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 13 (part only) Self Assessment Activity 7.1 9 15–19 September 8. Leasing Gitman et al, ch. 18 (pp. 652–61 only) Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 18 (part only) Self Assessment Activity 8.1 10–11 22 Sept – 3 Oct RECESS/RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL 12 6–10 October 9. Investment and Financing Decisions Appendix 9.1 Self Assessment Activity 9.1 13 13–17 October 10. Dividend Policy Gitman et al, ch. 12 Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 12 Appendices 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 Self Assessment Activity 10.1 Assignment 2 (10%) Due: 14 October 2003 14 20–24 October 11. International Financial Management Gitman et al, ch. 20 Zeeman & Simpson, ch. 20 Self Assessment Activity 11.1 15 27–31 October 16–18 3–21 November EXAMINATION PERIOD
FIN2101-Business Finance ll 7 Course Evaluation External Students Only) The University of Southern Queensland is committed to continuous improvement, and seeks your input to that process through your participation in our course evaluation process. Please complete and return the questionnaire"Student Feedback on External Courses'included later in this introductory book Your response will be processed so that, unless you wish otherwise, the course Examiner will not be aware of your identity. Please help us to help our students by providing feedback on your experiences in this course When to return the Questionnaire Please return the questionnaire before the end of this semesters examination period Where to send the Questionnaire 1. Insert the completed questionnaire in an envelope, seal and address envelope as follows The Course evaluation Co-ordinator Information Technology Services University of southern queensland Toowoomba 4350 2. The envelope may be posted directly to the above address OR attached to the outside of your last assignment for this course and then posted to dec
FIN2101 ñ Business Finance II 7 Course Evaluation (External Students Only) The University of Southern Queensland is committed to continuous improvement, and seeks your input to that process through your participation in our course evaluation process. Please complete and return the questionnaire ‘Student Feedback on External Courses’ included later in this introductory book. Your response will be processed so that, unless you wish otherwise, the course Examiner will not be aware of your identity. Please help us to help our students by providing feedback on your experiences in this course. When to Return the Questionnaire Please return the questionnaire before the end of this semester’s examination period. Where to Send the Questionnaire 1. Insert the completed questionnaire in an envelope, seal and address envelope as follows: The Course Evaluation Co-ordinator Information Technology Services University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba 4350 2. The envelope may be posted directly to the above address OR attached to the outside of your last assignment for this course and then posted to DEC
8 FIN2101-Business Finance ll Course Assessment Assessment Schedule The assessment for this course consists of two(2)assignments and a restricted final Item Details Weighting Due Date Assignment 1 10% 2 September 2003 Assignment 2 10 14 October 2003 3A Examination -Part A 309 End of semester Examination- Part B 50% End of semester Examination The final examination is a restricted examination(only writing implements and a non- programmable calculator may be taken into the examination room). The examination will cover the entire course and is in two(2) parts Part a comprises 30 multiple choice questions and carries a weighting of 30% Part B consists of practical problems and short-answer questions, with a total weighting of A Final commer I hope that you find this course enjoyable. If you are experiencing difficulty at any time, I urge you to contact me for assistance. Don' t fall into the trap of leaving it to the last few days before the examination to call me about a problem you had early in the semester. Ring me when the problem arises so that we can sort it out straight away. Good luck! Past Examination Paper a past examination paper is provided as a revision tool Assignment EXtension Policy The due dates for the assignments are firm. The Universitys policy on assignment extensions applies and I recommend that you familiarise yourself with the policy. I personally prefer that students contact me prior to the due date if they wish to seek an extension Students must attempt both assignments
8 FIN2101 ñ Business Finance II Course Assessment Assessment Schedule The assessment for this course consists of two (2) assignments and a restricted final examination: Examination The final examination is a restricted examination (only writing implements and a nonprogrammable calculator may be taken into the examination room). The examination will cover the entire course and is in two (2) parts: • Part A comprises 30 multiple choice questions and carries a weighting of 30%. • Part B consists of practical problems and short-answer questions, with a total weighting of 50%. A Final Comment I hope that you find this course enjoyable. If you are experiencing difficulty at any time, I urge you to contact me for assistance. Don’t fall into the trap of leaving it to the last few days before the examination to call me about a problem you had early in the semester. Ring me when the problem arises so that we can sort it out straight away. Good luck! Past Examination Paper A past examination paper is provided as a revision tool. Assignment Extension Policy The due dates for the assignments are firm. The University’s policy on assignment extensions applies and I recommend that you familiarise yourself with the policy. I personally prefer that students contact me prior to the due date if they wish to seek an extension. Students must attempt both assignments. Item Details Weighting Due Date 1 Assignment 1 10% 2 September 2003 2 Assignment 2 10% 14 October 2003 3A Examination – Part A 30% End of Semester 3B Examination – Part B 50% End of Semester
FIN2101-Business Finance ll 9 Submission details Submission of Assignments Each assignment should be attached inside the standard assignment folder on which is ncluded full name and address and student number name of course assignment number; and correct assignment sticker All pages of the assignment should have a margin of an adequate width-3 cm(1 inch) all Those assignments that are descriptive should, where possible, be typewritten in double spacing to aid in assessment. Should you be unable to submit typewritten assignments please ensure they are legible have your name on it. All assignments should be forwarded to bered, and each page should Please ensure that all pages are securely fastened together, num Distance Education Centre USO TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA
FIN2101 ñ Business Finance II 9 Submission Details Submission of Assignments Each assignment should be attached inside the standard assignment folder on which is included: • full name and address and student number; • name of course; • assignment number; and • correct assignment sticker. All pages of the assignment should have a margin of an adequate width – 3 cm (1 inch) all around. Those assignments that are descriptive should, where possible, be typewritten in double spacing to aid in assessment. Should you be unable to submit typewritten assignments please ensure they are legible. Please ensure that all pages are securely fastened together, numbered, and each page should have your name on it. All assignments should be forwarded to: Distance Education Centre USQ TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA
10 FIN2101-Business Finance ll Faculty of Business Policy All work presented for assessment is expected to be the students own and original work. The Faculty of Business expects of all students, honest and meticulous acknowledgement of all sources of materials used Plagiarism Failure to cite sources as they are used will be regarded as plagiarism. Plagiarism is one form of cheating. Where direct quotations from a source are included in the students work, inverted commas must be used and the source cited. The Harvard System of citation must be used in all courses conducted by the Faculty of Business(unless otherwise advised by the examiner) Where ideas from a text, reference or article are used, the source must be cited. Similarly where comments from personal interviews are used. acknowledgement must be made All sources, including sources on the Internet, utilised must be set out in a list of references or a bibliography at the end of the assignments. This does not replace in-text referencing but is supplementary to It. Where there is evidence that a student has plagiarised sources or there is evidence of other forms of cheating one of the following actions may be taken the student may fail the course; oI the assignment may be failed; or a make-up assignment may be set; or the assignment may be repeated; or the matter may be referred to the Head of Department under Academic Regulations on Academic Misconduct(see part l of the USo Handbook) Collusion A less well-defined issue is that of group work. The forming of a group to share ideas and assist in the development of assignments or projects is an accepted and encouraged practice However, it is not acceptable for members of the group to submit identical answers to submissions, by simply copying the work done as a group In some courses, the Examiner may advise that joint submissions are acceptable. This normally applies to major projects where several areas of expertise are required. Formal prior nts and approval is required and each member of the team will be required to sign a submission indicating they accept that each will receive the same mark. It should be noted that Examiners and/or Lecturers normally expect a higher standard of work in joint submissions with the above exception, all assignments must be submitted individually and the Examiner is entitled to consider identical layout, identical mistakes, identical argument and identical presentation to be prima facie evidence of collusion Hence if you study in a group, by all means discuss assignments or projects, but prepare your formal response yourself
10 FIN2101 ñ Business Finance II Faculty of Business Policy All work presented for assessment is expected to be the student’s own and original work. The Faculty of Business expects of all students, honest and meticulous acknowledgement of all sources of materials used. Plagiarism Failure to cite sources as they are used will be regarded as plagiarism. Plagiarism is one form of cheating. Where direct quotations from a source are included in the student’s work, inverted commas must be used and the source cited. The Harvard System of citation must be used in all courses conducted by the Faculty of Business (unless otherwise advised by the Examiner). Where ideas from a text, reference or article are used, the source must be cited. Similarly, where comments from personal interviews are used, acknowledgement must be made. All sources, including sources on the Internet, utilised must be set out in a list of references or a bibliography at the end of the assignments. This does not replace in-text referencing but is supplementary to it. Where there is evidence that a student has plagiarised sources or there is evidence of other forms of cheating one of the following actions may be taken: • the student may fail the course; or • the assignment may be failed; or • a make-up assignment may be set; or • the assignment may be repeated; or • the matter may be referred to the Head of Department under Academic Regulations on Academic Misconduct (see part 1 of the USQ Handbook) Collusion A less well-defined issue is that of group work. The forming of a group to share ideas and assist in the development of assignments or projects is an accepted and encouraged practice. However, it is not acceptable for members of the group to submit identical answers to submissions, by simply copying the work done as a group. In some courses, the Examiner may advise that joint submissions are acceptable. This normally applies to major projects where several areas of expertise are required. Formal prior arrangements and approval is required and each member of the team will be required to sign a submission indicating they accept that each will receive the same mark. It should be noted that Examiners and/or Lecturers normally expect a higher standard of work in joint submissions. With the above exception, all assignments must be submitted individually and the Examiner is entitled to consider identical layout, identical mistakes, identical argument and identical presentation to be prima facie evidence of collusion. Hence if you study in a group, by all means discuss assignments or projects, but prepare your formal response yourself