Gulf Oil

University of Maryland

Robert H. Smith School of Business

BMGT 440: ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Sections 0101, 0401

Fall 2013

Mondays & Wednesdays VMH 1335 9:30-10:45 AM (sec. 101); 11:00-12:15 (sec. 401)

Instructor: Elinda F. Kiss

Office: 4459 Van Munching Hall

Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 5-5:30 PM Tuesdays 2:00-5:00 PM; (or by appointment)

No office hours on Sept 9, 10; nor on Nov. 26, 27

Note: for FIBS & Business Golf meeting information go to http://umdfbis.com and www.umdbusinessgolfclub.com

Phone: office: 301-405-7538 cell: 215-962-9071 (cell is preferred contact number)

E-mail: Elinda_Kiss@rhsmith.umd.edu or elindakiss@gmail.com or ekiss@umd.edu

Website: www.elms.umd.edu

A. Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide you with a broad exposure to the theory and practice of corporate financial decision-making. We will study the major types of decisions that corporate financial managers make, including investment decisions, financing decisions, and valuation. Along the way, we will develop proficiency in analyzing practical cases using the tools of financial analysis. The application of finance concepts to the solution of financial problems is emphasized. After taking the course, you will be familiar with analyzing problems, weighing alternative solutions, and choosing the best possible solution for a company's problems. You should feel comfortable reading the financial press, such as the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and the Markets Columns and Analysis in the Money & Investing Section of the WSJ. Prerequisite: BMGT340 (successfully completed with a grade of C- or better). This course is restricted to BMGT majors with 68 credit hours completed.

B. Course Format

1. Lectures: Most of the material will be covered by class lectures, which will follow the book chapters. However, for certain topics, lectures will go beyond the material in the book, and therefore...