What This Document Is
This is the official syllabus for IME 6060: Capital Budgeting, a graduate-level course offered at Western Michigan University during the Fall 2010 semester. It serves as a foundational guide outlining the course structure, expectations, and assessment methods for students enrolled in this specific offering of the course. It details the academic framework for understanding and applying principles related to capital investment decisions.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for anyone considering enrolling in IME 6060, or for students already registered who need a clear understanding of course requirements. It’s particularly valuable at the beginning of the semester to plan study schedules, understand grading policies, and prepare for assignments. Future engineers and financial analysts will find the information regarding required tools and expected skillsets particularly useful for career preparation. It’s a crucial reference point throughout the term for clarifying any questions about course logistics.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides an overview of the course but does *not* contain the actual course content, lecture notes, homework assignments, case studies, or exam questions. It outlines the *types* of assessments used, but doesn’t reveal specific problems or scenarios that will be analyzed. It also doesn’t provide detailed explanations of capital budgeting techniques – those are covered within the course materials themselves. The schedule is also noted as potentially subject to change.
What This Document Provides
* A clear breakdown of the course’s grading components and their respective weights (e.g., exams, projects, homework).
* Information regarding recommended and reference textbooks for the course.
* Details about the expected level of proficiency with software tools, specifically Microsoft Excel (including VBA).
* An outline of the team project requirements and the inclusion of a final presentation.
* Information about opportunities for extra credit and the conditions for eligibility.
* Specific calculator requirements for successful completion of coursework and examinations.
* A tentative course schedule (subject to modification).