Saint Michael College of Caraga

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
SYLLABUS IN BASIC FINANCE
I.

Schools Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives

Vision

Saint Michael College of Caraga as a Christian Institution envisions persons committed to God and others through Academic
Excellence and Holistic Human Development.

Mission :

Goal

To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To

develop persons love of God, country and people;

promote the integral formation of pupils/students, enhancing their capabilities authentic persons and as Christians;
hone the pupils'/students' commitment to nurture and care for the environment and the totality of Gods creation;
offer programs that cater or respond to the community, industry, and global needs or demands.
update state-of-the-art facilities;
produce graduates who are competent, effective, globally qualified, and socially responsible professionals and/or leaders;
develop organizational culture in the school community that is value-oriented and Christ centered;
strengthen linkages with partner institutions and stake holders; and
design and conduct developmental research and extension program.

To promote culture of excellence in the areas of spiritual formation, instruction, research, extension, and production.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To integrate positive values at all levels of education.

To offer additional technical and baccalaureate courses that cater to the needs/demands of the local and/or global market at a fair
price.
To design Christian formation programs that are effective and responsive to the psycho-spiritual needs of the students, pupils,
parents and personnel.
To make SMCC an authentic center of performing arts that promotes Filipino cultures, customs, traditions and values.
To continue the upgrading of the facilities and services for the satisfaction of its clientele.
To continually upgrade the teachers professional and emotional growth and their quality of instruction.
To establish harmonious linkages with the Alumni, PTCA, LGU and other stakeholders to gain support for the school development
plans.
To work for the accreditation by any recognized accrediting agency.

II.

Graduates Intended Learning Outcomes (GILO)

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b.
c.
d.

II.

Design initiatives and/or approaches that cater to the community extension and development and/or social involvements.
To conduct research for the school and community development.

Demonstrate social responsibilities

Become missionaries of Christian values
Uphold unconditional commitment to life and to action
Exude competence in their chosen field of endeavors

Program Vision, Mission, Goals

VISION

The program envision Christian centered graduates highly competent in the field of business administration, tourism, hotel &
restaurant and ships catering.
As such, it commits itself to:

MISSION :

Produce graduates of high level of managerial competitiveness as industry experts.

Manifest academic excellence useful for local, national, and international career opportunities.
Provide holistic formation responsive to social issues and global challenges.

OBJECTIVES/GOALS

III.

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offer academic programs and instructional approaches relevant to the current needs.
upgrade teaching facilities and services.
review and enrich instructional materials such as course syllabus in outcomes based.
conduct research, seminars/workshop, skills demonstration and educational tours.
establish local and international linkages for on-the-job training and experiential learning.
initiate extension services for community development and social involvement.

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILO)

Graduates of a BSBA program should be able to:
a. Discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
b. Communicate effectively using both English and Filipino, orally and in writing.
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

d. Exemplify professional, social, and ethical responsibility.

e. Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage(based on RA 77220)
f. Participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the
communities one serves.
g. Prepare, analyze reports, proposals and concept papers.
h. Demonstrate the values of fairness, transparency, accountability, hard work, honesty, patience, diligence, innovativeness and risk
taking.
i. Execute access, retrieve, and dissemination of information using Information Technology.
j. Interpret the concepts and principles of good interpersonal relations.
k. Demonstrate a wholesome personality.
l. Demonstrate appropriate Christian traits.
m. Participate actively in business associations and comply with their policies and obligations.
n. Exhibit leadership qualities, civic-mindedness and responsible citizenship.
o. Formulate environmental scanning, feasibility study and other business research/plan.
p. Explain the concepts, approaches, and techniques of environmental conservation.
q. Explain the countrys national development thrusts, concerns and socio-economic indicators.
r. Evaluate organizational issues such as global competition, continuous quality improvement, good governance, and the relationship
between organizations and various environmental forces which are key components of global economy.
s. Examine the qualities and skills essential for future business leadership and organizational success.
t. Apply the problem-solving theories and concepts to real situations.
u. Execute practical experience gained through local, national, international extensive opportunities.
v. Demonstrate strong foundation on theory, principles and concepts, analytical tools and perspectives for sound and competitive basis
for financial decision making.
w. Assess thoroughly the proper balancing of finance theory and research literature with the practical aspects of financial
management.
x. Explain the concepts, principles and the theories of Financial Management.
y. Undertake entry- level jobs or positions of responsibility as financial analyst, financial manager, or executive.
z. Engage in a teaching career or graduate studies in business.
III.

Course Name:

Basic Finance

IV.

Course Code:

Fin 1

V.

Course Unit :

VI.

Course Description:

This is a three unit course encompasses the basic course of Finance. This will focus on what business firms should do to achieve
their financial goal, which optimize the owners wealth. The course will include discussions on the finance function, operational
environment of finance, key concepts such as time value of money, risk, and return, tools of financial analysis and planning, and
utilization and acquisition of funds.
VII.
VIII.

IX.

Contact Hours

3 hours

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO)

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
a. Describe and interpret the whole scope of a simple financial management.
b. Plan their own way of handling business firms in order to achieve financial goals by optimizing their wealth.
c. Interpret financial statements which gives cue to a business financial status.
d. Classify financial system through institutions/intermediatries as sources of business capitall.
e. Analyze the governments role through monetary policy that governs financial institutions/intermediaries.
Contents

Week No.
Week 1
Week 1

Topics
Schools VGMO
a. The Concept
and
Development
of Money

Intended Learning
Outcomes (ILO)
Discuss the concept of
money and its origin
Explain the system of
coinage as an important
stage in the history and
development of money
Differentiate the different
types of money and
apply their utility in
modern-day finance
Analyze the role of credit
cards/plastic money
being used in todays
world.

Teaching and
Learning Activities
Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Resources
Web
Books
Articles

References
Elements of
Finance by Norma
Dy Lopez-Mariano,
Ph.D.
Page 1-26

Assessment Tools
Quiz
Homework

b. Introduction
to Finance

Week 2

Week 3

c. Introduction
to Managerial
Finance

Elaborate on the functions

of money and how it
serves men.
Differentiate a check from
a draft and discuss the
parties involved in them
Define finance and
rationalize the
importance of finance in
the business world
Discuss the different types
of business according to
nature, purpose, and
ownership
Elaborate on the
advantages and
disadvantages of the
different types of
business according to
ownership
Explain the difference
between the different
classes of stocks
Explain the meaning of the
different areas of finance
Discuss the meaning of
management and
appreciate its
importance in business
Relate finance and
management as they
operate in the business
world
Illustrate the role of
financial management in
business
Explain the different

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Web
Books
Articles

Quiz
Homework
Reporting

Elements of
Finance by Norma
Dy Lopez-Mariano,
Ph.D.
Page 33-66

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Web
Books
Articles

Elements of
Finance by Norma
Dy Lopez-Mariano,
Ph.D
Page 77-114

Quiz
Homework

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

career opportunities
open to graduates of
finance
d. Understanding Discuss the purpose of
different financial
Financial
statement
Statements
Illustrate how to prepare
the different financial
statements
e. Financial
Appreciate the importance
of financial analysis as
Statements:
an analytical process
Tools for
Discuss the three basic
Decision
decision areas dealt with
Making
by managers and the
items involved in these
decisions
Explain the steps in
analyzing financial
statements
f. The Financial Discuss financial markets
and their different types
Environment
Distinguish the different
types of stocks including
the different types of
preferred shares and
analyze how they affect
the decision of an
investor
Differentiate the different
types of bonds
g. The Financial Define what financial
system is and illustrate
System
the role it plays in the
economy of a nation
Elaborate on the role of
BSP in the economic

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Web
Books
Articles

Reporting
Quiz
Homework

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Web
Books
Articles

Reporting
Quiz
Homework

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Web
Books
Articles

Elements of
Finance by Norma
Dy Lopez-Mariano,
Ph.D.

Quiz
Homework

Page 121-194

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Web
Books
Articles

Quiz
Homework

Week 8

Week 9

X.

development of a
country
Discuss the relationship
between monetary policy
and the financial system
h. Financial
Discuss financial
intermediation and
Intermediation
identify the different
financial intermediaries
Appreciate the role
financial intermediaries
play in the socioeconomic development
of a nation
i. Interest rate
Discuss the concept of
interest rate
and its Role in
Appreciate the role of
Finance
interest rate
determination and cite
their limitations
Explain the determinants
of interest rate and how
they affect interest rate

Grading System
CRITERIA
Quizzes & Assignments
Project & Oral/Written Activities
Examination
Attendance & Behavior
TOTAL

PERCENTAGE

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Lecture Discussion
Oral Recitation

Web
Books
Articles

Web
Books
Articles

Quiz
Homework
Reporting

Elements of
Finance by Norma
Dy Lopez-Mariano,
Ph.D.
Page 203-263

Quiz
Homework
Reporting
Project

DATE REVISED:
N/A
PREPARED BY:
COLLEGE OF
HOSPITALITY
AND BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:

DATE SUBMITTED:

June 1, 2015

May 19, 2015

APPROVED BY:

Claire T. Oblimar
Instructor
EVALUATED BY:
Renita Lourdes Lagapa, MBA
Dean, College of Hospitality and Business Administration

Dennis P. Mausisa, RN, MAOD, DODT

Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Date Approved