BA 715: Organizational Measurement and Assessment I

Overview

In BA715, you will examine the financial techniques and models useful for management’s mission of creating shareholder value. Financial analysis software is an integral part of this course, and you will gain expertise in using financial analysis software while completing assignments.

The methodology of this course relies heavily on solving realistic problems. You will participate in discussion assignments, complete application problems using financial analysis software, write abstracts summarizing and critiquing financial articles, and complete a professional project analyzing a company’s financial statements and preparing a plan to improve shareholder value.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Read, analyze and interpret an annual report.
• Assess business performance.
• Project financial requirements.
• Apply financial growth modeling to management decisions.
• Explain and use capital budgeting techniques.
• Analyze routine investment decisions.

Course Requirements

Note: Please purchase a new textbook, rather than a used textbook, for this course. If you purchase a used textbook, the 6-month access to the Financial Genome software may be expired.

Required Texts
BA 715 texts are available from the JIU/MBS bookstore