This course covers basic financial tools and principles including short-term and long-term investment decisions and capital management. Topics include financial statement analysis, the time value of money, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, dividend policies, and working capital. A final project is to apply course concepts to a publicly-traded business. This course is cross-listed with AG 304. Students completing AMGT 304 may not receive graduation credit for AG 304. Class must be passed with a 2.0 or better to count for BAS Applied Management degree. Course Outcomes: 1. Articulate the purpose of stocks and bonds from the perspectives of both investors and corporations. ILO (3) 2. Simulate an investment portfolio applying investment tools in a quasi-competitive environment. ILO (4) PLO (2) 3. Analyze investments using a variety of financial tools. ILO (4) PLOs (7 & 8) 4. Evaluate the impact of risk on investment decisions. ILO (2) PLOs (7 & 8 5. Perform a comprehensive capital strategy analysis on a selected corporation. ILOs (2 & 3) PLOs (8 & 9)
Prerequisite
Completion of BUS& 101 with a 2.0 or better, and acceptance into a BAS/BSN program, completion of a two-year degree or equivalent, or instructor approval.