Principles of Finance -  Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  BUS_140_Hoekstra_Thomas_Summer2018_56109

Course Schedule:  BUS_140_Hoekstra_Thomas_Summer2018_56109

Meet Your Instructor: 

Thomas R. Hoekstra, MBA   

I have been an Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Finance for over 30 years and have served on Accounting Advisory Committees for other colleges. Prior to joining Santa Ana College, I have taught at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA., Coastline Community College in Garden Grove for their Distance Learning Center, Keller Graduate School, Irvine, CA., Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA. and Brandman University, CA.

I received my Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton; my M.B.A. from California Polytechnic University, Pomona and hold a California Community College Instructor Credential in Accounting; Business and Industrial Management.

In addition to my academic experience, I have been a CFO for both public and private corporations in the $100M to $350M revenue range and managed consolidated revenues in excess of $800 million. Responsibilities have included financial projections, business plan analysis, cash management, risk management, M & A, and SEC reporting.

Hoekstra_Thomas@sac.edu

Course Description:  

An introduction to corporate financial management and the functioning of global financial markets. Includes financial planning and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, time value of money, risk analysis, capital markets, and long term financing.

Textbook Information:  

Required Textbook or E-Book

Corporate Finance, with Connect code
Edition:  5^th  
Authors: Besley, Brigham

ISBN: ISBN: 9781305661660

Course Learning Objectives:  Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of corporate budgeting.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of various methods of obtaining and managing corporate capital.