TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
EMBA 6631
Managerial Finance
Prerequisites
EMBA 5501.
Description
A comprehensive and advanced study of financial analysis, planning, and control techniques for
a business entity with emphasis on corporations.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify the primary duties and responsibilities of financial managers.
2. Analyze the financial condition of a firm using financial-statement analysis, financial-ratio
analysis, Du Pont analysis, common-size analysis, comparative analysis, and trend analysis.
3. Calculate financial values based on the concept of the time value of money.
4. Perform a financial forecasting analysis
5. Calculate the value and yield of corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and common stocks.
6. Evaluate financial assets and portfolios using fundamental analysis, modern portfolio
theory, CAPM, and capital structure.
7. Calculate the weighted average cost of capital for a firm.
8. Calculate break-even points for quantity, price, total revenue, and operating income.
9. Apply managerial-finance strategies to business objectives in an apt scenario.
Purpose
To provide a comprehensive array of knowledge and skills to manage the finance function of a
modern organization, and to provide the necessary background both to understand and to apply
financial-management techniques in order to be successful in positions of business management.
EMBA core requirement.
Approved Texts
Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2006 or current). Principles of corporate finance (8th
ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: EMBA 6631
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Brigham, E. F., & Ehrhardt, M. C. (2005 or current). Financial management: Theory and
practice (11th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western.
Ehrhardt, M. C., & Brigham, E. F. (2006 or current). Corporate finance: A focused approach
(2nd ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western.
Supplements
Jenkinson, T., Ljungqvist, A., & Ritter, J. (2001). Going public: The theory and evidence on how
companies raise equity finance (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Troy State University Faculty Handbook (2001): Section 3.8.2.8 [extract]—22 essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
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Prerequisites
Office hours
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Classroom location n. Grading methods,
Office location
criterion weights,
Office telephone
make-up policy,
Course description,
mid-term grade
objectives
reports
l. Text(s)
o. Procedure, course
m. Other materials
requirements
p. General supports
r. Additional services u. Cheating policy
(computer works,
(Americans with
v. Specialization
writing center)
Disabilities Act,
requirements
q. Daily assignments,
other statements)
(certification,
holidays, add/drop s. Absence policy
licensure, teacher
& open dates, dead t. Incomplete-work
competencies)
day, final exam
policy