MG 6033 – Financial Analysis for Tech Managers
MG-GY 6033, Sections: A, B Spring 2025
1. Course Description
The course will focus on accounting issues as well as financing and investment functions/decisions of the financial manager as applied to practical real-world situations. We will first cover basic concepts of accounting (including cost accounting); as well as basic concepts of finance. Some of the course will involve analysis of actual case studies of real business situations. In the process of analyzing the cases, students will be able to apply these accounting and finance concepts to actual business problems and their solutions.
2. Course Materials
The textbook we will use is Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (13th Edition) by Ross,
Westerfield and Jordan. ISBN 9781265166410
Your course is participating in the Follett Access program. This is a NYU Bookstore initiative that delivers required course materials at the lowest possible price.
The book, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance by Ross will be delivered to you digitally through the McGraw Hill CONNECT platform. The cost of the book will be added as a “book charge” to your bursar bill.
3. Mode of Instruction and Attendance
This class is scheduled to meet in person. Information about absences can be found the
Procedures, Policies, and Forms webpages of the Office of Student Affairs.
Appendix A outlines the course schedule. The schedule should be followed rigorously to keep on track during the semester. This schedule is subject to change.
The instructor reserves the right and may convene communication via teleconferencing, phone, or the internet (by Zoom, or something similar), at other times than scheduled, or require you to do tasks at a specific prescheduled date/time, including some field work. As a guideline, students should expect to devote at least three to four times the amount of credit hours per course. For example, a three-credit course should require at least nine to twelve hours during the week dedicated to assignments, which include reading, practice problems, and other assignments to advance your understanding of the material.
Students must read the chapters and are responsible for any content in each chapter unless the instructor specifically states the content that students are not responsible. Unless otherwise stated, homework assignments will be graded. Students must be prepared to discuss the topics and assignments when asked. Assignments are subject to change as the course progresses.
4. Course Grading
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Grading Criteria Percent
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Quizzes 50%
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Weight of Each Deliverable of the 50% Total
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Exam One
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25%
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Exam Two
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35%
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Exam Three
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40%
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Signature Term Project 50%
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Weight of Each Deliverable of the 50% Total
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Deliverable One
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15%
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Deliverable Two
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25%
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Deliverable Three
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35%
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Deliverable Four
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15%
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Deliverable Five
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10%
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Total 100%
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The grading criteria for NYU are described in the following table:
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Score
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Letter
Grade
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GPA Points
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Excellent
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From 93 to 100
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A
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4.0
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From 90 to less than 93
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A –
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3.7
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Good - Above Average
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From 87 to less than 90
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B+
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3.3
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Satisfactory
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From 83 to less than 87
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B
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3.0
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Below Avg
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From 80 to less than 83
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B–
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2.7
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Poor
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From 77 to less than 80
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C+
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2.3
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From 73 to less than 77
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C
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2.0
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From 70 to less than 73
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C –
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2.0
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Failure
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Below 70
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F
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0.0
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5. Homework Assignments through McGraw-Hill Connect
McGraw–Hill Connect offers algorithmic homework assignments on the topics presented in this course. You will be required to complete assigned homework problems, all of which are graded. To receive credit, all homework and video McGraw–Hill Connect assignments are due by the end of the semester. The homework is due on the due date set in McGraw–Hill. There are no extensions. You must manage your time appropriately to get the homework completed in a timely manner.
Homework is generally due about two weeks after we discuss the topic in class.
Note: The SmartBook exercises are not graded and have no due date. You don’t have to complete them. They are optional, but it is highly suggested that you complete them.
The homework assignments have the following features:
• Questions will normally consist of a mix of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank type of questions.
• You can print the homework assignment, if that is your preference, but still must be completed via Brightspace linked to McGraw-Hill Connect. The instructor will not accept printed versions or PDF files.
• You can refer back to your e-text and other resources while completing homework assignments.
• Students may check if their answers are correct before submitting.
• There is no time limit to solve problems after opening them, other than the date on which they are due.
• Because questions are algorithmic, each student will have the same type of question, but certain information will be different for each question, such as the numbers. This is intended to encourage students to learn how to solve problems independently, rather than relying on classmates for answers.
• Each question has a 1% numeric tolerance, which means that you can be more or less than 1% of the actual number. This is intended to address potential rounding errors.
• Correct spacing and punctuation are not required, nor is correct letter case required.
• Students can revise the previous attempt without having to start over.
• No extensions will be given for the homework assignments. Once the semester is completed, homework submissions are final.
6. Video Assignments through McGraw-Hill Connect
McGraw-Hill Connect offers short videos on the topics presented in this course. You will be required to watch the video and answer questions related to the course content, all of which are graded.
There is no time limit to solve problems after opening them, except for the date by which they are due. The video topics are presented in Appendix A. The video assignments have the same features as the homework assignments.
7. Exams
Generally, there are three examinations fairly evenly distributed over the semester. The graded examinations are all administered through McGraw-Hill Connect. If you need an accommodation and cannot take the exam via McGraw-Hill Connect, please discuss it with me and we will make alternate arrangements to administer a paper examination.
Generally, the examinations will have the following parameters:
• Once started, examinations must be completed in one sitting. There is only one attempt per examination. Time limits may be altered for those who have been granted accommodations.
• All exams will be taken through Brightspace with links to McGraw-Hill Connect.
• They will be administered in class at the designated time and place of the class.
• The examinations are generally 20-30 questions, and you have about 90-150 minutes to complete.
• Each question has a 1% numeric tolerance, meaning your answer can be more or less than 1% of the actual number. This is intended to address potential rounding errors.
• Test results and any possible feedback will usually be available after the due date.
• After the due date, homework assignments will be available to students as a resource.