ALTERNATIVE FINANCING TECHNIQUES

BUS 164 - 46661 SPRING 2018

Class Time: Thursdays 18:00 to 22:00

Class location: A-203 Santa Ana College campus

Required Text: no text required.

PROF. GABRIEL SHWEIRI

shweiri_gabriel@sac.edu

Office A-107-11 / Ofc: 714-564-6753

Hours:  T & TH 4:30 – 6:00/ W 4 – 6

Ad-hoc hours or by appointment

Course Description:

This is a course in international business finance.  The course presents a set of tools that will enable a company or individual to successfully find funding sources and finance methods. Taking this course will benefit individuals and businesses seeking funding for growth.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course each student will demonstrate a detailed understanding of most practices as they relate to business finance. Students will benefit by acquiring a  knowledge of business finance that will enhance their career or business goals.

SCHEDULE

In-class lecture

In-class activities

Assignments when you leave

April 12

Currency risk,

foreign exchange markets,

spot transactions, documentation,

transfer pricing

Lecture

Reading & presentation review on blackboard

April 19

Techniques of mitigating commercial risks

When & how to use them

Lecture

Reading & presentation review on blackboard

April 26

Bonds and guarantees

International Resources

Lecture

Reading & presentation review on blackboard

May 3

Review

Test

Participation & Attendance

Participation in discussions and in-class activities are important to understanding the material covered in the lectures. Each student will be expected to participate to the best of their abilities.

One (1) absences will result in a maximum of a “B”

Two (2) absences will result in a drop if permissible, or a maximum of a “D”

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to drop the class. If there has been no drop, and the student has missed more than 3 classes, an “F” grade will be assigned. 

Honesty Policy

A student caught cheating on any exam or assignment will receive no credit for that exam or assignment. Additional disciplinary actions may result as per the policies found in the SAC student handbook.

Accommodation for disabilities

Any student with verifiable disabilities who wishes to request accommodations is responsible for notifying the instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) within the first two weeks of class. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone 714.564.6260 or 714.564.6384 TDD. Or visit DSPS in U-103.

Tests & Grading

The course consists of 4 classes.

Grades will be based on the following elements:

Class participation

In class team projects & homework

1 exams

A = 90 to 100

B = 80 to 89

C = 70 to 79

D = 60 to 69

F = 59 or lower

Disclaimer

Please note that the syllabus may be updated at any point through the semester at the instructor’s discretion.