Capella MBA6016 Full Course latest

Capella MBA6016 Full Course latest

Capella MBA6016 Full Course latest


Capella MBA6016 Unit 1 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 December
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Ethical Behavior
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Assess the impact of ethical, regulatory, and tax considerations on financial policy decisions
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Unfortunately, in recent times, we have seen a number of examples of unethical behavior in organizations, often tied to the organization’s handling of finances Discuss ethical issues facing the top leadership or financial managers in today’s corporate environment regarding their approach to the financial matters of the firm What pressures exist that might encourage unethical behavior, particularly as it pertains to the firm’s financial reporting or situation? How might these be mitigated? (You might want to conduct a search to identify examples or to examine actions suggested or taken to help mitigate these instances)
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
dq 2
Financial Statements
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  • Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Compare and contrast the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement (Note that to compare and contrast these three tools, you will need to define each of them) Discuss the following:
  • What is the most important segment of a cash flow statement? Why?
  • Can the cash flow statement be manipulated? If so, how? If not, why not?
  • Are most investors sophisticated enough to interpret a cash flow statement? Should they be?
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
Capella MBA6016 Unit 2 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 December
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Time Value of Money
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Define and discuss the importance of the time value of money concepts including compounding (future value), discounting (present value), and annuities Why do organization leaders need to understand these concepts?
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
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dq 2
Bond Valuation
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Describe or define and discuss a type of bond that interests you and how it is differentiated from other bonds Then explain how valuing bonds is done and how interest rates affect their value Consider the importance of the yield-to-maturity (YTM) in your post
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
Capella MBA6016 Unit 3 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 December
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Capital Budgeting Methods
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Define the various capital budgeting methods such as net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and so on, and explain how they differ from one another Identify which, if any, of the methods discussed might be superior to the others and explain why
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
dq 2
Capital Investment Decisions
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Identify and define up to three concepts associated with making capital investment decisions such as cash flows, sunk costs, opportunity costs, or others Discuss why your selected concepts are important for the investor to factor into the decision-making process
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
Capella MBA6016 Unit 4 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 December
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Risk and Return
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Define and discuss the concepts of risk and return Also discuss the importance of portfolio diversification and the relationship to risk and return
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
dq 2
Beta
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Discuss beta and its importance What type of investors would invest in a high beta stock and a low beta stock? Also, in your textbook, review the Real World case, focusing on “Beta, Beta, Who’s Got the Beta?,” on page 343 Is beta a useful tool? Why were the beta estimates discussed in the reading different?
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
Capella MBA6016 Unit 5 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 December
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Capital Structure
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
  • Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Select two of the many capital structure concepts such as Modigliani and Miller, Pecking Order Theory, leverage, and so on, and explain what each is as well as how it differs from the other concept you selected Then, step back and discuss why it is important for managers or leaders to optimize their capital structure
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
dq 2
Dividends
Resources
Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Consider dividend policy, stock repurchases, and stock splits Discuss how investors may react differently if their company issues dividends or announces a stock split or stock repurchase Feel free to include examples to illustrate your point
Post a substantive initial post by Thursday Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two peers by the Sunday due date Your replies should be substantive and could involve one or more of the following:
  • Debate the topic
  • Ask a probing question
  • Share an insight you gained from your peer’s post
  • Make a suggestion
  • Share a personal experience related to the topic
  • Expand on your peer’s post
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Capella MBA6016 Unit 6 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 December
dq 1
International Finance and Political Risk
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Activity Context
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
  • Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
Choose a country (not the United States or Canada) that has not already been chosen by another learner and post your country choice in the discussion area Then, identify some political and currency risks of that country and discuss why a US company would invest (for example, build a factory) in that country Also discuss some of the various international finance topics such as the foreign exchange market, purchasing power parity, interest rate parity, cross rates, and so on Why is it important for international firms to understand these concepts?
Post a substantive initial post no later than Thursday Support your post with the theories presented in the reading
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least one peer, taking the opposite side, no later than Sunday Also, if applicable, consider the ethical implications and consequences Support your response with the theories presented in this week’s required reading
dq 2
Course Reflection
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Throughout the course, you have been building toward the achievement of the following competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
  • Assess the impact of ethical, regulatory, and tax considerations on financial policy decisions
  • Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments
  • Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making
  • Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions
Reflect on the knowledge and skills you developed over the past six weeks Address the following questions:
  • For each competency, how has your ability to perform these skills and apply this knowledge evolved?
  • What concepts, skills, or insights were most relevant to you?
  • How have you grown in your academic and professional goals? Have you made progress on any items in your tasks plan that you developed during first course?
Response Guidelines
Provide encouraging feedback about how your peers have grown over the past six weeks If applicable, provide recommendations for how they may continue to develop these skills and knowledge or suggest additional strategies for leveraging the knowledge gained in the course
Capella MBA6016 Unit 1 Assignment 1 latest 2016 December
Unit 1 Textbook Problems
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This assignment helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
  • Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
To enhance your understanding of financial concepts, please complete the following problems in your Corporate Financetextbook:
  • Chapter 2, problem 1 (page 34)
  • Chapter 2, problem 2 (page 34)
  • Chapter 2, problem 4 (page 34)
  • Chapter 2, problem 5 (page 34)
  • Chapter 3, problem 2 (page 74)
  • Chapter 3, problem 6 (page 75)
Assignment Submission
You are required to use the textbook problems template in the Resources to complete the problems This Excel document contains unique details and cells specific to the problems that you must use to derive your solutions Where numeric solutions are expected, provide full detail of the process used to reach the solution using Excel Where analysis is expected, use information from the textbook to inform your analysis, not replace it, incorporating creativity, critical thinking, and real-life perspectives Cite all resource materials used in your analysis, using proper APA format
A thorough, professional presentation of your analysis and results is an important consideration Enhance your presentation skills by using applicable tools such as tables, graphs, diagrams, and commentary as appropriate in all assignments in this course
Submit your completed problems for grading and instructor feedback Solutions for the problems will be posted the subsequent week
Capella MBA6016 Unit 2 Assignment 1 latest 2016 December
Unit 2 Textbook Problems
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This assignment helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
To enhance your understanding of financial concepts, please complete the following problems in your Corporate Financetextbook
  • Chapter 4, problem 2a, b, and c (pages 117)
  • Chapter 4, problem 3 (page 118)
  • Chapter 4, problem 4 (page 118)
  • Chapter 4, problem 5 (page 119)
  • Chapter 4, problem 11 (page 122)
  • Chapter 5, problem 2a (page 158)
  • Chapter 5, problem 3 (page 158)
  • Chapter 6, problem 2 (page 190)
  • Chapter 6, problem 4 (page 190)
Assignment Submission
You are required to use the textbook problems template in the Resources to complete the problems This Excel document contains unique details and cells specific to the problems that you must use to derive your solutions Where numeric solutions are expected, provide full detail of the process used to reach the solution using Excel Where analysis is expected, use information from the textbook to inform your analysis, not replace it, incorporating creativity, critical thinking, and real-life perspectives Cite all resource materials used in your analysis, using proper APA format
A thorough, professional presentation of your analysis and results is an important consideration Enhance your presentation skills by using applicable tools such as tables, graphs, diagrams, and commentary as appropriate in all assignments in this course
Submit your completed problems for grading and instructor feedback Solutions for the problems will be posted the subsequent week
Capella MBA6016 Unit 3 Assignment 1 latest 2016 December
Unit 3 Textbook Problems
Resources
This assignment helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
To enhance your understanding of financial concepts, please complete the following problems in your Corporate Financetextbook
  • Chapter 7, problem 1b (page 221)
  • Chapter 7, problem 2 (page 221)
  • Chapter 7, problem 8 (page 222)
  • Chapter 7, problem 9 (page 222)
  • Chapter 8, problem 1 (page 249)
Assignment Submission
You are required to use the textbook problems template in the Resources to complete the problems This Excel document contains unique details and cells specific to the problems that you must use to derive your solutions Where numeric solutions are expected, provide full detail of the process used to reach the solution using Excel Where analysis is expected, use information from the textbook to inform your analysis, not replace it, incorporating creativity, critical thinking, and real-life perspectives Cite all resource materials used in your analysis, using proper APA format
A thorough, professional presentation of your analysis and results is an important consideration Enhance your presentation skills by using applicable tools such as tables, graphs, diagrams, and commentary as appropriate in all assignments in this course
Submit your completed problems for grading and instructor feedback Solutions for the problems will be posted the subsequent week
Capella MBA6016 Unit 4 Assignment 1 latest 2016 December
Unit 4 Textbook Problems
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  • This assignment helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
To enhance your understanding of financial concepts, please complete the following problems in your Corporate Financetextbook
  • Chapter 10, problem 1 (page 310)
  • Chapter 10, problem 12 (page 311)
  • Chapter 10, problem 14 (page 311)
  • Chapter 10, problem 15 (page 311)
  • Chapter 11, problem 2 (page 348)
  • Chapter 11, problem 12 (page 350)
  • Chapter 12, problem 1 (page 384)
  • Chapter 12, problem 5 (page 384)
Assignment Submission
You are required to use the textbook problems template in the Resources to complete the problems This Excel document contains unique details and cells specific to the problems that you must use to derive your solutions Where numeric solutions are expected, provide full detail of the process used to reach the solution using Excel Where analysis is expected, use information from the textbook to inform your analysis, not replace it, incorporating creativity, critical thinking, and real-life perspectives Cite all resource materials used in your analysis, using proper APA format
A thorough, professional presentation of your analysis and results is an important consideration Enhance your presentation skills by using applicable tools such as tables, graphs, diagrams, and commentary as appropriate in all assignments in this course
Submit your completed problems for grading and instructor feedback Solutions for the problems will be posted the subsequent week
Capella MBA6016 Unit 5 Assignment 1 latest 2016 December
Unit 5 Textbook Problems
Resources
This assignment helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
To enhance your understanding of financial concepts, please complete the following problems in your Corporate Financetextbook
  • Chapter 16, problem 1 (page 510)
  • Chapter 16, problem 4, a through d (page 510)
  • Chapter 16, problem 7 (page 511)
  • Chapter 16, problem 16a (page 512)
Assignment Submission
You are required to use the textbook problems template in the Resources to complete the problems This Excel document contains unique details and cells specific to the problems that you must use to derive your solutions Where numeric solutions are expected, provide full detail of the process used to reach the solution using Excel Where analysis is expected, use information from the textbook to inform your analysis, not replace it, incorporating creativity, critical thinking, and real-life perspectives Cite all resource materials used in your analysis, using proper APA format
A thorough, professional presentation of your analysis and results is an important consideration Enhance your presentation skills by using applicable tools such as tables, graphs, diagrams, and commentary as appropriate in all assignments in this course
Submit your completed problems for grading and instructor feedback Solutions for the problems will be posted the subsequent week
Capella MBA6016 Unit 6 Assignment 1 latest 2016 December
Unit 6 Textbook Problems
Resources
This assignment helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
  • Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm
  • Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments
To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map
Activity Instruction
To enhance your understanding of financial concepts, please complete the following problems in your Corporate Financetextbook
  • Chapter 18, problem 2 (page 575)
  • Chapter 19, problem 1, a through d (page 615)
  • Chapter 20, problem 4a (page 641)
  • Chapter 20, problem 5a (page 642)
Assignment Submission
You are required to use the textbook problems template in the Resources to complete the problems This Excel document contains unique details and cells specific to the problems that you must use to derive your solutions Where numeric solutions are expected, provide full detail of the process used to reach the solution using Excel Where analysis is expected, use information from the textbook to inform your analysis, not replace it, incorporating creativity, critical thinking, and real-life perspectives Cite all resource materials used in your analysis, using proper APA format
A thorough, professional presentation of your analysis and results is an important consideration Enhance your presentation skills by using applicable tools such as tables, graphs, diagrams, and commentary as appropriate in all assignments in this course
Submit your completed problems for grading and instructor feedback Solutions for the problems will be posted the subsequent week


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