With the varied work schedules of many students, fixed office hours are generally inconvenient for students. As a result, I have set office hours and I have provided an “important telephone” number.
If you would like to meet with me, let me know and we will arrange a mutually satisfactory time. For some students, telephone “meetings” are easier. To this end, you may call me at reasonable hours (i.e., before 10:00 p.m.).
NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to read, understand and abide by all of the course information and policies listed below. Failure to do so could result in you failing this course or being withdrawn from this course by your instructor, School of Business Dean’s Office or by the Graduate Studies
Department. The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.
COURSE PREREQUISITE:
All MBA Foundations classes must be completed or waived before enrollment in FIN 611.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1. Textbook – Corporate Finance: The Core, by J. Berk and P. DeMarzo, published by
Prentice Hall, ISBN (10‐digit) 0132153688. Available in loose leaf (3‐ring) format in the U Tampa bookstore.
Textbook are also available as an e‐book from coursesmart:

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2. Cases and readings: available from www.study.net – available by 8/27/12
3. Additional files and readings will be distributed via Blackboard
4. Calculator - A financial calculator is required for this class. A Hewlett Packard 10B or a
Texas Instruments BAII+ is ideal. Other brands/models may also suffice.
Bring your calculator to class every day. Be sure you know how to use it.
5. Laptop computer – Many students find it useful to use their laptop computer during class.
This is not required. Any student using a laptop during class is expected to stay fully focused on the subject at hand at all times – no e-mail, internet, etc.