ࡱ> KMJq` objbjqPqP .,::o,$02^\\\\\\\G0I0I0I0I0I0I0$1hb4m0\\m0\\0:\\G0G0-w/\ k.K.G0000c. 5j 50w/ 5w/\^>L"\\\m0m0~ \\\0$ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS SYLLABUS FIN 497- Direct Study (Class Number 2168) Term: Fall 2008 Instructor: Priscilla Liang (Swartz) Office: Sage Hall 210 Phone: 437-8926 Office Hours: 3-5:00pm T.Th E-mail:  HYPERLINK "mailto:Priscilla.liang@csuci.edu" Priscilla.liang@csuci.edu Course Description FIN 497 is an advanced finance course which requires students to practice applications of finance theories, and to research current debate topics in finance. The course requires extensive independent work and considerable amount of research and writing. Learning Outcomes Students completing this course will be able to: Analyze financial cases using finance theories and concepts Present written research works Develop individual opinions on debating issues in finance Recommended Materials Principles of Corporate Finance, 9th Edition, byRichard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, and Franklin Allen. Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 2008. Case Problems in Finance, 12th edition, by Carl Kester, Richard Ruback, and Peter Tufano. Irwin/Mcgraw-Hill, 2005. It is also recommended that students keep themselves informed about current business news and issues by reading one or more of the following:  HYPERLINK "http://www.wsj.com/" The Wall Street Journal  HYPERLINK "http://www.businessweek.com/" BusinessWeek  HYPERLINK "http://www.latimes.com/" The Los Angeles Times  HYPERLINK "http://www.nytimes.com/" The New York Times Students can find the latest issues of the above at the university library, or by entering the course blackboard page and click on external links 4. Reading lists: will be posted on blackboard Assignments Case analyses: are designed to help students make connections between textbook theories and real business applications, and to improve communication skills. During the course of independent study, students will analyze three finance cases under the instructors guidance. Research Projects: help students understand current debates and catch up with hot topics in finance. Students conduct guided research on behavior, international, and corporate finance issues. Grading Grading for the course will be as follows: Case Analyses 75% Research Projects 25% Policies Add/drop, withdraw, and incomplete policy: Students should comply with the college policy for add/drop, withdraw, and incomplete procedure. No late work will be accepted. This policy applies to all case reports and research projects. Statement of Academic Integrity: Violation of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, the following: cheating on an examination or quiz; plagiarism on any paper or report; falsifying data, research or report; representation of forged documents; misrepresentation of information in oral or written form. Such violations will automatically result a Failed grade for the course. Disabilities statements: Cal State Channel Islands is committed to equal educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The mission of Disability Accommodation Services is to assist students with disabilities to realize their academic and personal potential. Students with physical, learning, or other disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Accommodation Services office at (805) 437-8510 for personal assistance and accommodations. 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