Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
FIN 5302 (Financial Markets and Securities) & FIN 5312 (Corporate Finance)
Course Materials
Students are required to purchase access to the electronic version of the textbook (“International Financial Management by Jeff Madura, 14th Ed) and Cengage’s online homework system (Mindtap). Access to both can be purchased together as one package from the bookstore (ISBN 9780357130612). You may also purchase directly from Cengage. If you purchase directly from Cengage, the package is called "Cengage Unlimited."
To register your access to the Cengage platform (if you have already purchased it) or to purchase access directly from Cengage and then register your access, please do the following: Go the the modules section in Canvas and click on the module called "Register Access to the Cengage Platform." Then click on the link that says "Instructions" and simply follow the instructions.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | Homework assignments will be graded, one per chapter, students will use the Cengage platform to complete and submit homework. | 30 |
| Midterm Exam | Exam will be given in class on the days listed in the schedule below and are worth a total of 100 points. | 35 |
| Final Exam | Exam will be given in class on the days listed in the schedule below and are worth a total of 100 points. | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Scale
Grade ranges:
A-90+
B-80+
C-70+
D-60+
Course Components
Homework
Students will be assigned one to two homework assignment per chapter. Students will use the Cengage platform to complete and submit homework. Each homework assignment will be graded on a 100-point scale, with 0 being the lowest grade and 100 being the highest. Homework assignments will make up 30% of the total grade. Specifically, the average grade across all homework assignments will receive a weight of 30% in the computation of the total course grade.
Homework Due Dates/Times:
Chapter 3 Homework: Due Sunday, October 25, 11:59pm
Chapter 1 Homework: Due Sunday, October 25, 11:59pm
Chapter 2 Homework: Due Tuesday, November 3, 11:59pm
Chapter 4 Homework: Due Tuesday, November 3, 11:59pm
Chapter 7 Homework: Due Sunday, November 8, 11:59pm
Chapter 8 Homework: Due Sunday, November 22, 11:59pm
Chapter 5 Homework: Due Sunday, November 22, 11:59pm
Chapter 6 Homework: Due Sunday, December 6, 11:59pm
Chapter 10 Homework: Due Sunday, December 6, 11:59pm
Chapter 11 Homework: Due Sunday, December 13, 11:59pm
Exams
The exams will be given on the days listed in the schedule below. Please arrange your schedule accordingly. The Midterm and Final exams will include multiple-choice, true/false, and/or fill-in-the-blank questions. Both exams will be graded on a 100-point scale, with 0 being the lowest grade and 100 being the highest. The midterm and final will make up 70% of your total grade. Specifically, the Midterm grade and Final exam grade will each receive a weight of 35% in the computation of your total course grade. The Final exam will not be cumulative.
Exam Dates and details:
The Midterm Exam will be available from 8AM on Nov. 12 (Thursday) to 11:59 PM on Nov. 15 (Sunday). Once you start the Midterm Exam, you will have 1.5 hours to complete it. It will cover Chapters 3, 1, 2, 4, & 7.
The Final Exam will be available from 8AM on Dec. 14 (Monday) to 11:59PM on Dec. 17 (Thursday). Once you start the Final Exam, you will have 2 hours to complete it. It will cover Chapters 8, 5, 6, 10, & 11.
Course Policies
Communication
Please let me know, on a timely basis, any problems or concerns. Classroom communication is a two-way process. I am here to help you succeed, so please email me to schedule a Zoom meeting. If you e-mail me during the week (M-F) before 8 pm, I’ll do my best to reply to you that same day; if the email arrives after 8 pm or on weekends, I’ll respond as quickly as I can. As practice for your future career, please be professional in your e-mails and include subject lines, correct punctuation, etc. (remember: an e-mail is not a text message).
Late Policy
Late homework assignments will not be accepted except in cases of medical or other emergencies.
Makeup exams will not be allowed except in cases of medical or other emergencies.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Online Library
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Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office at 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.