FIN 301 - Corporation Finance
Fall 2013, Section 002 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 177961
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013
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800-252-3592
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fax: 814-865-3290
e-mail: psuwd@psu.edu
Penn State World Campus
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Nature of finance function; risk and return concepts; working capital; dividend policies; mergers; security markets; acquisition and management of corporate capital; analysis of operations, forecasting capital requirements; raising capital; and planning profits. Available to Baccalaureate students only. Not available to students who have taken B A 301.
Prerequisites
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030; ACCTG211; ECON 102 or ECON 104; SCM 200 or STAT 200
Proctored Exam Information
Exam Weeks:
- 12/31/1969 - 12/31/1969
- 12/31/1969 - 12/31/1969
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
There are two options for purchasing your course materials:
- A digital version of the textbook is available at a significant discount. For this option, students should purchase the book directly from Cengagebrain. Brigham 13th edition AND CengageNow Instant access code ISBN 9781133494010
- If you prefer a hard copy, we recommend you purchase the text through MBS. Brigham 13th edition print book w/ CengageNOW printed access code ISBN 9781285039886
A financial calculator is required. For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.
Schedule This Course
| If you are a: | Please: |
|---|---|
| First-time Penn State student | Phone, fax, or mail this form or Contact Us |
| Returning World Campus student (with active Penn State Access Account*) | Schedule via eLion or Contact Us** |
| Returning World Campus student (without active Penn State Access Account*) | Phone, fax, or mail this form |
| Student from a Penn State campus other than World Campus | Contact Us |
* Verify an existing Access Account or request a new Access Account and return it.
**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.
Note: For a step-by-step process, see our Schedule a Course page.
Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Financial Management - With Access | 13th | Brigham, Eugene F. | 9781285039886 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
Requires: A financial calculator is required--one that can calculate Present and Future values of Annuities: Texas Instruments BA II PLUS or BA II PLUS Professional. Student is responsible for learning how to use. This calculator is a requirement to pass this course.
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Software Requirements
No special software is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.