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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

Executive MBA

Syllabus

Financial Strategy (XBUS 6720)

Class of 2003, Term 7

Prof. Ronald W. Melicher

Boulder Campus, Business Building Room 462

Phone Numbers: (O) 303-492-3182 & (H) 303-447-3179

FAX: 303-492-5962

E-Mail Address: Ronald.Melicher@Colorado.EDU

Please send E-mail messages or call me at the office or home number if you have questions.

Global E-Mail Messages: I send frequent global (to the entire class) e-mail messages relating to case expectations and clarifying information, as well as when multiple students have the same or similar questions.

Office Hours: 1:30-3:00 PM Wednesdays & Thursdays in Boulder and by appointment. I am available most days.

Course Description:

This course emphasizes financial decision-making and the development of financial strategies through the examination of case studies. Financial strategy focuses on three major financial management components or functions: operations (financial analysis and planning), financing (mix and costs of debt and equity capital), and investments (capital budgeting and valuation analyses). Financial planning takes into consideration the existing and expected conditions in financial (money and capital) markets. Issues involving the mix and costs of debt and equity capital are explored. Capital investment decisions, as well as valuation decisions involving acquisitions and corporate restructurings (e.g., leveraged buyouts) also are covered. Cases involve businesses operating both domestically and internationally.

Course Objectives:

The primary objective is to develop an understanding and working knowledge of how finance practices, techniques, strategies, and theories are currently applied in both domestic and international business case settings. Students should be able to apply necessary analytical finance skills and convey analytical insights in recommending specific and comprehensive solutions to the cases. Integration of materials...