The purpose of the Introduction to Finance is to provide the student with a basic theoretical foundation to employ in financial decision making. Of primary importance is the provision of the necessary mathematical and analytical tools needed to continue into advanced finance courses. These tools are also commonly encountered by professionals in other fields. The thought process and techniques introduced in this class can also be readily applied to everyday personal decision making situations. The finance topics covered in this course should be important to your career and personal development.
Most students expend considerable time and effort to understand the material.
The instructor will assist the student with learning the material, but the student has the ultimate responsibility. Read the assigned readings and work the assigned problems before class. The text and problems are designed to assist the student with learning finance topics. Class attendance is virtually essential for understanding finance concepts and problem-solving techniques. No make-up exams will be offered.