SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Course Name:
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Course Code FIN 254
& Section No: Section: 17
Semester: SPRING 2020
INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
1. Instructor Name: SYED ASIF HOSSAIN
Initials- Sys
2. Office Room: NAC 746

3. Office Hours: ST 08:30 - 09:30 (NAC746)

Tuesdays 12:30 - 03:30 (Proctor Office at level 5, Admin Building)
MW 11:20 - 12:50 (NAC746)
4. Office Phone: +880 2 55668200 Ext: 1732
5. Email Address: [email protected]

6. Department: Accounting and Finance

7. Links: North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu
School of Business Website: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/sobe/
Course Website: classroom.google.com Class Code: dx5p2xm
Sysnsu.weebly.com
FB Group: sysnsu

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time & ST 09:40 AM – 11:10 AM at NAC414
Location

Course ACT 201, BUS172

Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit Hours 3.0
Course Description This course surveys the basic concepts and tools of Financial Management. Special emphasis is
given on integration of the concepts of Financial Management into a total systems approach to
financial decision making.

Course Objectives The course is designed to orient students with fundamentals of finance and the current tools &
techniques of financial management.
Student Learning Upon the successful completion of this course, a student will be able to analyze financial
Outcomes statements, measure risk & return, apply the techniques of financial mathematics i.e. time
value of money in capital budgeting decisions, evaluate capital investment proposals and apply
process of valuation to debt & equity securities.

LEARNING RESOURCES AND TEXTBOOK(S)

Text Book(s)
Author Edition & Year Publisher ISBN
Title
Lawrence J. Gitman Principles of Managerial Finance Latest Edition
Prentice Hall 13:978-0-13-
& C.J. Zutter (An imprint 6119463/
of Pearson) 10:0-13-611946-8
Reference Text: Fundamentals of Financial Management by Eugene F. Bringham & Joel F. Houston
Others (Reference Books, CD ROMS, DVDs, e-Library, Internet, Articles, …)
Resource Type Description Type Comments

Internet Business news and Market and Seeing investment practices

information investment news and and understanding market
analysis movements
Articles Discuss issues pertaining to Academic and Trade Get a sense of investment
investment theories articles theory perspectives
TEACHING STRATEGY (Online, classroom, blended, self-directed through CD, web-based courses and DVD )
The class will be conducted through various activities including presentation of concepts and situations,
discussion and exchanges of ideas, student initiative and active involvement, cases reflecting real world
context, and project. Students are expected to actively involve and to take initiative for their own learning
experience.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

Grading tool %
Quiz (Best 3 out of 4) 10
Midterm# 1 20
Midterm# 2 25
Final Exam 25

Term Paper 15
Attendance 5

Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Section: “Grading Policy”

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

1. You may use your laptops in the class for class related work. Do not use your laptop for non-class
related work or in any manner that will be distracting to other students or the instructor.
2. Use of cell phones in class is not permitted.
3. Students are advised to frequently refer to the Student Handbook of North South University on the
following link:
4. Academic Integrity Policy:
School of Business does not tolerate academic dishonesty by its students. At minimum, students must
not be involved in cheating, copyright infringement, submitting the same work in multiple courses,
significant collaboration with other individuals outside of sanctioned group activities, and fabrications.
Students are advised that violations of the Student Integrity Code will be treated seriously, with special
attention given to repeated offences.
Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Sections: “Disciplinary Actions” and “Procedures and
Guidelines”.

LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY

Promptness is a highly valued attribute in the workplace. Students are expected to plan ahead to meet
deadlines. Faculty reprimand or terminate students who are repeatedly late in submitting assignments. In this
course, submitting assignments late will be penalized. For each day late, 10 percent will be deducted from
the value of the assignment.

GROUP PROJECT POLICY

Each group (between 3-5 students) will submit a final report consisting of approximately 3000 words (hard
copy and electronic copy). More details about the structure, components, time and criteria for assessment of
the project will be announced during the semester.

EXAMS & MAKE UP POLICY

In order to complete the course, students must submit all the required assignments and sit for the exams.
Make-up exams are not allowed unless there is a major circumstance preventing the student from sitting in
the exam (official material evidence is required).The syllabus will be COMPREHENSIVE OF MIDTERM#1 AND
MIDTERM#2 and the timing of the makeup is to be fixed by the instructor of the course if granted.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are required and expected to attend all classes and participate in class discussions. North South
University mandates to fail students who are absent 25% or more from their classes, even if such absences are
excusable. Students will not be allowed in class after 10 minutes of the scheduled start of the class.
Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Section: “Study Principles and Policies”

COMMUNICATION POLICY
All communications should take place using the instructor’s email. Announcements in the course website will
override any statement made here or in any other handouts. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of any
announcements made via Course website.

APPROPRIATE USE POLICY

All members of the North South University community must use electronic communications in a responsible
manner. The University may restrict the use of its computers and network systems for electronic
communications subject to violations of university policies/codes or local laws or national laws. Also, the
university reserves the right to limit access to its networks through university-owned or other computers, and
to remove or limit access to material posted on university-owned computers.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

North South University will provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and reasonable
accommodation to students who have disabilities/special needs that may affect their ability to participate in
course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their
instructors to ensure that their needs are met. The University through its Special Need section will exert all
efforts to accommodate special needs.
Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Section: “Special Needs Services”

STUDENTS SUPPORT AND LEARNING RESOURCES

A. SOB-Learning Center:
B. The University Student Learning Support Center (SLSC): These centers provide academic support services
to students at NSU. The SLSC is a supportive environment where students can seek assistance with
academic coursework, writing assignments, transitioning to college academic life, and other academic
issues. SLSC programs include: Peer Tutoring, the Writing Lab, Writing Workshops, and Academic Success
Workshops. Students may also seek confidential academic counseling from the professional staff at the
Center.
Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Section: “Student Leaning Support Center”

STUDENTS COMPLAINTS POLICY

Students at North South University have the right to pursue complaints related to faculty, staff, and other
students. The nature of the complaints may be either academic or non-academic. For more information about
the policy and processes related to this policy, you may refer to the students’ handbook.

COURSE CONTENTS & SCHEDULE

Week Topic Chapter

1st week The Role of Managerial Finance Chapter 1
nd
2 week The Financial Market Environment Chapter 2
rd
3 week Financial Statements & Ratio Analysis Chapter 3
4th week Cash Flow and Financial Planning Chapter 4

Mid 1 (Tentative) Sunday, February 23, 2020

5th week Time Value of Money Chapter 5

6th week Time Value of Money + Interest Rates & Bond Chapter 5,6
Valuation
7th week Interest Rates & Bond Valuation Chapter 6,7
+Stock Valuation
8th week Stock Valuation Chapter 7

Mid 2 (Tentative) Sunday, March 29, 2020

9th week Risk & Return Chapter 8
10th week Risk & Return + The Cost of Capital Chapter 8,9
th
11 week The Cost of Capital Chapter 9
12th week Capital Budgeting Techniques Chapter 10

Final Examination TBA

Note: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus if necessary.

~ All the Best ~