Business Finance

Business Finance

1. Objectives of the Course
1.1 Students will learn, analyse, and will understand concept and theory of finance and its application
1.2 Students will know how to apply theory and concept to real business finance problems
1.3 Students will know how to solve case studies, assignments, and know how to learn from real finance and current financial information from stock market
2. Reasons for Course Development/Modification
2.1 Students will learn to solving financial problems and accept to others idea
2.2 Students will responsible for their works
2.3 Students will seek and search for knowledge and information and do assignments.
Course Description
A study of objectives, characteristics, definitions, and importance of business
finance, scopes and roles of finance function, type of business organization and
taxation, financial analysis, forecast and control, working capital management and investment in fixed assets, and acquisition methods of business funds.
Number of hours provided for academic advice and guidance to students
- The faculty member provides academic advice and guidance to students
(Individual/group) 12 hours/week.
The faculty member announces the advising schedule by announcing and notification in class and posting to Line subject group
1. Ethics 1.1 Ethics
1.1.1 Understanding of morals and business finance professionalism, recognize their social responsibility of finance , the value of morals, sacrifice, non-exploitation of others, honesty to themselves and others in dealing with problems of finance
1.1.2 Learn to have self-sufficiency, diligence, perseverance, discipline, punctualities, responsibilities for themselves, society, and environment.
1.1.3 Follow rules and regulations of the finance organization and society
1.2 Teaching strategies for developing ethics
Contribution to school from student’s performance: students can express their ethical behavior, such as their discipline, responsibility by attending class on time, and wearing university uniform properly. Moreover, students should be a responsible person as well as being a good team member. Show honesty by avoiding copying, plagiarizing others work, etc. Lecturers should be concerned about morals and ethics by adopting morals and ethics activities, such as promoting a good model for students and promoting those who self-sacrifice.
1.3 Assessment strategies for students’ ethics
1.3.1 Evaluate students’ punctuality, submission of assignments on time, and students’ participation.
1.3.2 Evaluate their self-sacrifice and willingness to participate in activities.
1.3.3 Determine the number of frauds, (if any) in examinations.
1.3.4 Evaluate students’ responsibilities toward assignments.
1.3 Assessment strategies for students’ ethics
1.3.1 Evaluate students’ punctuality, submission of assignments on time, and students’ participation.
1.3.2 Evaluate their self-sacrifice and willingness to participate in activities.
1.3.3 Determine the number of frauds, (if any) in examinations.
1.3.4 Evaluate students’ responsibilities toward assignments.
2.2 Teaching strategies for developing student knowledge
2.2.1 Uses of variety of teaching formats and information that differentiate the content of courses by focusing on theoretical and practical knowledge from market to achieve the body of knowledge:
2.2.2 Student centered activities are provided in learning and assignments.
2.2.3 Assign finance cases, assignments and presentation in the class.
2.2.3 Presentation of solutions from assignments in class
2.3 Assessment strategies for students’ knowledge
2.3.1 Topic cases and assignments.
2.3.2 The mid-term tests and final tests
2.3.3 Assessment of financial report done by students
2.3.4 Assessment of business search – corporate profile, stock market information
2.3.5 Assessment of report presentation in class
3. Cognitive skills 3.1 Learning Outcome for Intellectual skills
3.1.1 Able to search, interpret, analyze data, and evaluate information from multiple sources in order to creatively solve problems according to the business environment and make appropriate decisions on their own.
3.1.2 Able to suggest alternatives and outcomes using multiple approaches; able to make choices that are consistent with the situation, and which in turn can build business competitive advantages.
3.1.3 Have critical and systematic thinking, are creative and logical; can integrate knowledge from studies and experience to solve business finance problems and general situations.
3.2 Teaching strategies for developing Intellectual skills
3.2.1 Case studies that apply the theory of international business management.
3.2.2 Utilize cognitive skills: analysis and synthesis.
3.2.3 Provide students with learning situations based on practical, real life problems.
3.3 Assessment strategies for students’ Intellectual skills
3.3.1 Ability to analyze a case and provide well-reasoned solutions.
3.3.2 Ability to analyze and synthesize material from different sources to provide a coherent outcome.
3.3.3 Ability to present and/or defend problem solution through written or oral assessment.
4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 4.1 Learning outcome for Interpersonal relationship and responsibility
4.1.1 Have leadership and followership within a team; have responsibility; listen to and respect other ideas; able to resolve conflict appropriately and adopt a professional attitude.
4.1.2 Show ability in proposing initial ideas, comment on different views, new ideas, and advance ideas to support their team; can use their knowledge to solve their team’s problem in financial issues appropriately.
4.1.3 Have responsibility to both develop their own learning and to continue in their career.
4.2 Teaching strategies for developing interpersonal skills and responsibility
4.2.1 Assign tasks that require contact and coordination with others.
4.2.2 Assign tasks that require interpersonal communication skills.
4.2.3 Assign tasks that require brainstorming and working together.
4.2.4 Provide activities to enhance their personal interaction.
4.3 Assessment strategies for students’ interpersonal skills and responsibilities
4.3.1 Assessment of the students’ behavior in group activities.
4.3.2 Assessment of the results of both an individual student and groups.
4.3.3 Assess student ability to communicate in a variety of situations.
4.3.4 Co-assessment products of both instructors and students.
5. Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills 5.1 Learning outcome on numerical skills, communication and information technology skills
5.1.1 Have ability to apply mathematics, statistics, and qualitative analysis for solving business finance decision and daily life.
5.1.2 Have ability to communicate, explain, and promote understanding by using media techniques, methodology, communication tools and technology in the right way for both written and oral presentation efficiently and creatively.
5.1.3 Have ability to communicate effectively in presenting solutions from their answers as is necessary in business.
5.1.4 Able to use information technology appropriately in bringing financial data.
5.2 Teaching strategies for developing numerical skills, communication and information technology skills
5.2.1 Assign case and assignment activities for students to analyze simulations or scenarios and present appropriate solutions.
5.2.2 Provide activities for students to learn technical applications, data analysis for decision making in different situations different stock markets.
5.2.3 Provide opportunity to work with information communication technology such as inquiry information from markets.
5.3 Assessment strategies for students’ numerical skills, communication and information technology skills
5.3.1 Assessment of students’ outcomes/activities relating to numerical analysis.
5.3.2 Assessment of the individual student’s searching and using information technology.
5.3.3 Assessment of students’ analytical skills and presentation in class
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1 Students learned how to do cases and assignments, and report paper Cases and Assignments Report and paper all all 10% 10%
2 Students learned how to behave ethically, coming to class on time and communication Class attendance Communication all all 10% 10%
3 Mid-term Examination questions and calculations Mid-term 30%
4 Final Examination Questions and calculations Final 30%
1. Book and Textbook
1. Business Finance. Kempet Charoenrat, et al. (2557). Dhurakij Pundit University Press, Bangkok.
2. Essential of Financial Management. Brigham, E., ed al.(2010) 2nd edition Singapore, Cengage Learning.
3. Essential of Investments. Bodie, Z., Kane, A., and Marcus, A. (2007) 6th edition McGraw Hill, Boston MA.
4. Fundamentals of Corporate Finance. Robert Parrino and David Kidwell (2009). Wiley. USA
 
2. Documents and Information
Internet Search, corporate profiles, market prices (stocks, bonds, etc.)
3. Documents and Recommend Information
Company information and hand outs
1. Evaluation Strategies for Course Effectiveness by Students
1.1 student evaluations,
1.2 feedback from course and comments from class meeting
2. Teaching Evaluation Strategies
2.1.Student assignments checks
2.2 Observation and credit of student participation in class
3. Teaching Improvement
3.1 Seminars and meetings of staffs
3.2 Discussion among colleagues
3.3 Library and internet search on new information
4. Verification of Students Achievements in the Course
4.1. Effectiveness of student activities
4.2. Contributions during class discussions
4.3. Student feedback
4.4. Formal assessment
5. Course Review and Improvement Plan for the Course Effectiveness
5.1. Enhance practical components through market and corporate websites.
5.2 Improve teaching strategies by reviewing practices at other institutions.
5.3. Revise program to reflect latest developments in business finance problem solving