related industries, oil and gas, power and steel, telecommunications. COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | UNIT | BD 701 | Construction Plants and Equipments | 2 | BD 703 | Construction Planning and Contract Practice | 2 | BD 705 | Construction Finance | 2 | BD 707 | Research Methodology | 2 | BD 709 | Project Feasibility Analysis/Studies | 2 | BD 711 | Construction Management Process | 2 | BD 797 | Research Project I | 2 | | Plus One Elective | 2 | | Total | 16 | BD 701 Construction
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Mauritian SMEs Kesseven Padachi*; C. Howorth[1]; M. S. Narasimhan[2] and R. Durbarry3 *School of Business, Management and Finance University of Technology, Mauritius La Tour Koenig, Pointe – aux – Sables, Mauritius kpadachi@utm.intnet.mu ABSTRACT The competitive nature of the business environment requires firms to adjust their strategies and adopt good financial policies to survive and sustain growth. Most firms have an important amount of cash invested in current assets, as well as substantial
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Segmentation Theory NA - Net Assets NFXNA - Net Foreign Currency Exposure Relative to Net Assets NFX - Net Foreign Currency Exposure NSE – Nairobi Securities Exchange OS - Ownership Status or Nature of Ownership PPP – Purchasing Power Parity CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background The traditional role for commercial banks has been perceived to be the reduction of transactions costs and the provision of information. However, given the technological, information, and financial innovations
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Case #25 Gainesboro Machine Tools Corporation Synopsis and Objectives In mid September 2005, Ashley Swenson, the chief financial officer (CFO) of a large computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) equipment manufacturer needed to decide whether to pay out dividends to the firm’s shareholders, or to repurchase stock. If Swenson chose to pay out dividends, she would have to also decide upon the magnitude of the payout. A subsidiary question is whether the firm should
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1. Be prepared to discuss each aspect of Warren Buffet's investment philosophy. Do you agree or disagree? A basis in financial theory is preferred but not required tomorrow. Berkshire should continue its strategy based on Buffett's investment philosophy of purchasing undervalued assets. Over the past 40 years, Berkshire has increased shareholder value by an average of 21%, twice the average of the S&P 500 over the same period. Berkshire has a time tested set of rules for the best types of companies
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(mean-variance framework and extensions such as robust portfolio optimization), multi-factor risk models, risk control models, and transaction cost forecasting models. Return attribution models for performance evaluation will be covered. Model risk and model/strategy backtesting will be highlighted. Guest speakers from quantitative asset management firms are scheduled. Determination of final grade: Final exam ………………………………. 40% Design project …………………………… 25% Term paper ………………………………. 25% Problem sets
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economist Harry Markowitz, who’s earlier work, introduced the theory of modern portfolio and diversification. Along with Markowitz (1952), he began the theory of the model in 1956 when he was trying to find a dissertation topic. He built on Markowitz’s suggestions and set out his developed theory in his book “Portfolio Theory and Capital Markets.” (1970). This essay will try to outline the Capital Asset Pricing Model, explain the theory behind the model and outlay its uses. This will be done by using
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FIN 675 - CORPORATE FINANCIAL STRATEGY - 3 CREDITS Instructor Details: Instructor: John Manley, Ph.D. Office: Finance House, 85 Beechmont Drive, New Rochelle, NY Phone: 914 637 2733 Fax: 914 633 2286 Email: jmanley@iona.edu Office Hours: half hour before class and by appointment Prerequisite: MBA 550 – Finance for Managers Course Objective: Upon completion of this course, the student should have an understanding of 1. governance issues of the firm [chap. 1
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Mourdoukoutas, 2000). Here we see the importance of competition as a powerful tool to impact on MCS As competition in global industries intensify, the traditional competitive strategies that are based on operational efficiency and are no longer sufficient to generate sustainable competitive advantage. They must be joined by strategies that cultivate collective entrepreneurship,
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