Module 1 Discussion The first part of the discussion should be fun. Many of you without a background in finance may have gotten your impression of the finance world from TV or movies. Even the highly prestigious Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Institut

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Module 1 Discussion

The first part of the discussion should be fun. Many of you without a background in finance may have gotten your impression of the finance world from TV or movies. Even the highly prestigious Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute has published Top 20 Films about Finance: From Crisis to Con Men.

https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2013/09/20…

Share what your impressions are based on a recent TV show or movie, or one of the movies from the CFA Institute’s list if you can find one of the movies online. If you haven’t watched anything finance-related lately, check out the one of these movies: The Big Short, Margin Call, or Wall Street (the original one, not the awful sequel). TV shows include Billions or some early episodes of Silicon Valley that involve getting finance for the new company. Post your thoughts in the first week of the module.

For the second week of the module, dig into the assignments and start to use Microsoft Excel. There are some videos on Excel in the background reading page, but find an additional video or two that helps you get started. Share the link with your classmate and discuss the usefulness of the video you found.

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Wikipedia.com
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Yourbusiness.azcentral.com
Investopedia.com
Boundless.com and Lumen
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Rubric Name: MBA/MSHRM/MSL Discussion Grading Rubric – Timeliness v1

Criteria

Level 4 – Excellent

Level 3 – Proficient

Level 2 – Developing

Level 1 – Emerging

Quality of Initial Posting (first discussion only)

4 points
Initial posting reveals a clear understanding of all aspects of the threaded discussion question; uses factual and relevant information; and demonstrates full development of concepts.

3 points
Initial posting demonstrates legitimate reflection and answers most aspects of the threaded discussion question; full development of concepts is not evidenced.

2 points
Initial posting demonstrates some reflection and answers some aspects of the threaded discussion question; Limited development of concepts is evident.

1 point
Initial posting was not on topic; the response was unrelated to threaded discussion question; and post demonstrated only superficial thought and poor preparation.

Quality of Responses to Classmates

6 points
Responded to the required number of students and to the professor, if appropriate, for every discussion. Demonstrated analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussions by building on previous peer posts and offering alternative perspectives.

5 points
Responded to almost all of the required students and to the professor, if appropriate, for every discussion. Provided comments and new information to other posts; not all responses promote further discussion of the topic.

4 points
Responded to some students and to the professor, if appropriate, for every discussion. Little depth in response; agreed or acknowledged one other classmate’s initial posting.

3 points
Did not respond to any student or the professor.

Reference to Supporting Readings/Information Literacy

3 points
Refers to and properly cites either course and/or outside readings in both initial posting and responses to peers.

2 points
Refers to and properly cites course and/or outside reading in initial posting only.

1 point
Makes some reference to assigned readings with some citations or cites questionable sources.

0 points
Makes no reference to assigned readings without citations or cites questionable sources.

Critical Thinking

4 points
Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; and conclusions are logically presented with appropriate rationale.

3 points
Demonstrates considerable proficiency conceptualizing the problem; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; and conclusions are presented with necessary rationale.

2 points
Demonstrates partial proficiency conceptualizing the problem; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; and conclusions are somewhat consistent with the analysis and findings.

1 point
Demonstrates limited or poor proficiency conceptualizing the problem; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; and conclusions are either absent or poorly conceived and supported.

Timeliness

3 points
Initial post occurs in a timely manner (1 – 3 days into module) allowing ample time for classmates to respond and engage.

2 points
Initial post occurs later (4 – 5 days into module) allowing limited time for classmates to respond and engage.

1 point
Initial post occurs substantially late (6-7 days into module) allowing minimal to no time for classmates to respond and engage.

0 points
Initial post occurs after the first week of the module.

Overall Score

Level 4
18 or more

Level 3
16 or more

Level 2
14 or more

Level 1
0 or more

COURSE MATERIALS/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Module 1

Required Material

Holthausen, R. (2015). Time value of money. Coursera. Retrieved from:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-decision-making-scenarios/lecture/ZE2tE/1-2-time-value-of-money

Pinder, S. (2017) Unsystematic versus systematic risk. Coursera. Retrieved from:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/valuation/lecture/LLtZP/2-1-unsystematic-versus-systematic-risk-getting-rid-of-unrewarded-risk

Gitman, L. (2005). Chapter 4: Time value of money. Principles of Managerial Finance. Pearson Education. Retrieved from:

http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/objects/222/227412/ebook/ch04/chapter04

[If the link is down, click

Important Financial Concepts

or
Important Financial Concepts
for an alternative link.]

Gitman, L. (2005). Chapter 5: Risk and return. Principles of Managerial Finance. Pearson Education. Retrieved from:

http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/objects/222/227412/ebook/ch05/chapter05

[If the link is down, click

Risk and Return

or
Risk and Return
for an alternative link.]

Davis, J. (2013). Present value of a single amount in Excel. Retrieved from:

Moy, R. (2014). Present value of multiple cash flows in Excel. Retrieved from:

Codible. (2012). Future value for a series of annual deposits. Retrieved from:

Optional Material

Pinder, S. (2017). Capital asset pricing model (It’s all about the discount rate). Coursera. Retrieved from:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/valuation/lecture/6Oh5F/2-2-capital-asset-pricing-model-its-all-about-the-discount-rate

Clifford, J. (2014). Time value of money. ACDC Leadership. Retrieved from:

Ross, S., Westerfield, R., & Jordan, B. (2007) Chapter 4: Introduction to valuation: The time value of money. Essentials of Corporate Finance. McGraw Hill. Retrieved from:

http://novellaqalive2.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/007000000x/484691/Part3_Chap4

Ross, S., Westerfield, R., & Jordan, B. (2007) Chapter 11: Risk and return. Essentials of Corporate Finance. McGraw Hill. Retrieved from:

http://novellaqalive2.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/007000000x/484691/Chap11_RiskReturn

Boundless. (n.d.). Chapter 5: Time value of money. Boundless Finance. Retrieved from:

https://www.boundless.com/finance/textbooks/boundless-finance-textbook/the-time-value-of-money-5/

Boundless. (n.d.). Chapter 8: Introduction to risk and return. Boundless Finance. Retrieved from:

https://www.boundless.com/finance/textbooks/boundless-finance-textbook/introduction-to-risk-and-return-8/

Module 1 – Background

PRESENT VALUE AND THE RISK/RETURN TRADE-OFF

To begin the module, start off with these two videos to give yourself an overview of the main concepts covered in this module. The first video is from Professor Holthausen of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He explains the concept of the time value of money and also goes through some calculations using Microsoft Excel. The second video is from Professor Pinder of the University of Melbourne and covers some basic concepts of risk and return.

Holthausen, R. (2015). Time value of money. Coursera. Retrieved from:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-decision-making-scenarios/lecture/ZE2tE/1-2-time-value-of-money

Pinder, S. (2017) Unsystematic versus systematic risk. Coursera. Retrieved from:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/valuation/lecture/LLtZP/2-1-unsystematic-versus-systematic-risk-getting-rid-of-unrewarded-risk

A second video from Dr. Pinder on the capital asset pricing model is highly recommended but not required. A link to Dr. Pinder’s video is included under the optional reading list below.

Once you have finished viewing the videos, take a closer look at the concepts covered in the videos by reading through these book chapters. In addition to reading about the basic concepts, make sure to work through some of the numerical examples as these will help you with your assignments:

Gitman, L. (2005). Chapter 4: Time value of money. Principles of Managerial Finance. Pearson Education. Retrieved from:

http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/objects/222/227412/ebook/ch04/chapter04

[If the link is down click

Important Financial Concepts

or
Important Financial Concepts
for an alternative link.]

Gitman, L. (2005). Chapter 5: Risk and return. Principles of Managerial Finance. Pearson Education. Retrieved from:

http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/objects/222/227412/ebook/ch05/chapter05

[If the link is down click

Risk and Return

or
Risk and Return
for an alternative link.]

If you have any difficulty with the material above, it is highly recommended that you take a look at some of the optional readings below. The materials below cover the same material but sometimes concepts can be absorbed better if you see some explained in a different manner or see additional examples.

Finally, if you don’t have much experience with Microsoft Excel then please take a look at the following videos:

Davis, J. (2013). Present value of a single amount in Excel. Retrieved from:

Moy, R. (2014). Present value of multiple cash flows in Excel. Retrieved from:

Codible. (2012). Future value for a series of annual deposits. Retrieved from:

Optional Reading