| 授業名 | Introduction to Finance |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Finance |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | May May Ho |
| コード Couse Code | NUC431_N20B |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2020 UG Nisshin Term4 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
In this course, we will use active learning to explore the world of Finance. We will explore real-world case studies to breathe life into the finance concepts and understand how they are applied in the business world.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
- How to understand key financial terms as they are used in the business world
- Computation of Net Present Value
- Analysis of company decisions
- Computation of Net Present Value
- Analysis of company decisions
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 20 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 80 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
Subject topics will be taught using case studies. Pre-reading is essential. MCQ, Quizzes and questions will be provided before class to facilitate understanding of related information and relevant case studies. All preparations should be done before class. Presentation, discussion and exchange of ideas will be done during class.
8 hours are recommended for class preparations.
1. Read the suggested topics (1 hour)
2. Attempt MCQ or short quiz regarding the topics (1 hour)
3. Read case studies (2 hours)
4. Prepare answer answers for the case studies (4 hours)
In class: feedback provided immediately
MCQ or short quiz to be completed before class: feedback provided immediately after answer given
Write up before class: feedback given in class or shortly after discussion
Group essay: Feedback given after submission
Evaluation (precise weightage)
○ Preparation Report 18%
○ Cold Call 02%
○ Class Participation 30%
○ Peer Assessment 02%
○ Simulation 20%
○ Quizzes / Tests 10%
○ Final Report 20%
○ Total 100%
8 hours are recommended for class preparations.
1. Read the suggested topics (1 hour)
2. Attempt MCQ or short quiz regarding the topics (1 hour)
3. Read case studies (2 hours)
4. Prepare answer answers for the case studies (4 hours)
In class: feedback provided immediately
MCQ or short quiz to be completed before class: feedback provided immediately after answer given
Write up before class: feedback given in class or shortly after discussion
Group essay: Feedback given after submission
Evaluation (precise weightage)
○ Preparation Report 18%
○ Cold Call 02%
○ Class Participation 30%
○ Peer Assessment 02%
○ Simulation 20%
○ Quizzes / Tests 10%
○ Final Report 20%
○ Total 100%
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Introduction to Finance■ Analyze the latest industry in Finance, i.e. FinTech, its environment and how they impact the world of Finance.
●使用するケース
Ant Financial第2日（Day2）
Introduce Key Finance Models■ Discuss how such finance models are still applicable in today's finance world
●使用するケース
Apple, Einhorn and iPrefs第3日（Day3）
Introductions to derivatives and risk management■ Introduction to derivatives, discuss the impact of derivatives on investment and financing decisions and discuss how dividends are received as an investing company
●使用するケース
The Galaxy Dividend Income Growth Fund's Option Investment Strategies第4日（Day4）
Introduction to derivatives, market efficiency and understand drivers of price sensitivities■ Introduction to key terms for market efficiencies, understand price sensitivities, understand Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return
tools
●使用するケース
Wilson Family第5日（Day5）
Capital budgeting■ Introduce basic concepts of capital budgeting, including cashflow calculation and decision metrics, determine cashflow appropriate to
consider for a potential project, forecast a project's cashflow, calculate Net Present Value
●使用するケース
Sneaker第6日（Day6）
Application of time value of money■ Review and provide practical applications of several time-value-of-money concepts, provide understanding of how to estimate cashflows and explain the importance of opportunity costs, compute Net Present Value
●使用するケース
Time Value of Money: The Buy versus Rent Decision第7日（Day7）
Further Application of time value of money■ Further analysis of Net Present value, Analyze assumptions in greater details
●使用するケース
Calabash Community Hospital成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 30 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 30 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 20 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 10 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 20 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 20 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
教科書 Textbook
- .「Open source textbook」.（.）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Provided in coursepack
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
First time teaching at NUCB Undergraduate School
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Ho May May qualified as an Associate Chartered Accountant (“ACA”) under the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in 2007 after training with Ernst and Young in London. In 2017, she became a Fellow Chartered Accountant (“FCA”) under the ICAEW. In 2019, she was also awarded Business and Finance Professional (“BFP”) under the ICAEW. She is also a Singapore Chartered
Accountant and holds an MSc in International Business from the University of Lancaster, UK.
She has experience in financial auditing at Ernst and Young before moving on to regulatory reporting at Merrill Lynch and later the Royal Bank of Scotland. In 2020, she will be taking up the position of Visiting Professor at Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan. Since 2011, she has embarked on an academic and writing career drawing on her experiences and expertise.