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Course Syllabus (Sections 4 & 5)

Institution: Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University

1. Course Information

• Credit Hours: 3 credits (3-0-6)
  • 3 hours lecture
  • 0 hours lab
  • 6 hours self-study per week
• Prerequisite: None
• Semester: 2/2025
• Instructor: Assistant Professor Dr. Vassana Maprasert

Class Schedule

• Section 4: Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (BKD: Room 3204)
• Section 5: Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (BKD: Room 1101)

2. Course Description

This course covers:

• Economic principles
• Analytical tools and concepts for managerial decision-making:
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Capital budgeting
  • Project valuation techniques
• Feasibility study appraisal and analysis:
  • Financial analysis parameters
  • Investment appraisal analysis
  • Sensitivity analysis and risk analysis for investment alternatives

Intuition:
Think of this as "Finance and Economics for Engineers." You'll learn how to evaluate whether a project/investment is worth doing from a financial perspective—critical for any technical manager or entrepreneur.

3. Course Objectives

This course aims to provide students with:

1. Concepts of analyzing financial statements
2. Knowledge of managerial decision-making
3. Ability to identify relevant information
4. Understanding of using appropriate methods for:
   • Analyzing information
   • Making investment and business decisions

Intuition:
Goal: Turn you into someone who can look at a business opportunity (new product, startup, project) and systematically determine: "Is this financially viable? Should we invest?"

4. Course Outline & Schedule

Weekly Breakdown

Teaching Methods

a. Lectures

• Structured content delivery
• Periodic concept-check questions to assess understanding during lecture
• Interactive format to ensure comprehension

b. Participation

• Instructor encourages both:
  • Individual participation
  • Group participation
• Active engagement expected in classroom

c. Classroom Group Exercises

• Emphasize present and past topics
• Exercises given during class period
• Collaborative problem-solving approach

Intuition:
This isn't a "sit and listen" class. You'll be doing exercises in class, participating in discussions, and working in groups. Come prepared and engaged.

5. Assessment Methods

Breakdown Analysis

• Continuous Assessment: 30% (Participation + Assignment)
• Examinations: 70% (Midterm + Final)

Grade Security Tips:

• Participate actively → Easy 10%
• Complete assignments well → 20%
• These 30% are more controllable than exam performance

6. Textbooks and Learning Resources

a. Main Textbook

Title: Financial & Managerial Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions
Authors: Jan R. Williams, Susan F. Haka, Mark S. Bettner, and Joseph V. Carcello
Edition: 19th Edition (International Edition)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill (2020)

b. Instructor's Lecture Notes

• Primary learning resource
• Available through online platforms (see Learning Facilities below)

Intuition:
The textbook is supplementary. Focus on lecture notes first—they're tailored to the course. Use the textbook for deeper understanding or alternative explanations.

7. Learning Facilities and Resources

Google Classroom

• URL: https://classroom.google.com/
• Login: Use your @g.siit.tu.ac.th account
• Purpose:
  • All lecture materials available
  • Assignment submission portal
  • Course announcements

SIIT Lecture Notes System

• URL: https://lecture.siit.tu.ac.th/
• Purpose:
  • Recorded lectures available
  • Review sessions
  • Missed class catch-up

Pro Tips:

1. Download lecture materials before class
2. If you miss class, watch recorded lecture within 24 hours
3. Start assignments early—don't wait until deadline
4. Use recorded lectures to review difficult concepts before exams

Key Success Strategies

Before Class

• Download and review previous lecture notes
• Attempt to preview upcoming topics from textbook
• Prepare questions on unclear concepts

During Class

• Actively participate in discussions
• Take detailed notes on examples
• Complete in-class exercises fully
• Ask questions when confused

After Class

• Review lecture notes within 24 hours
• Complete assigned exercises
• Form study groups for homework
• Practice additional problems from textbook

Exam Preparation

• Start review 2 weeks before exam
• Redo all in-class exercises
• Complete all practice problems
• Attend review session (Week 7 & 16)
• Watch recorded lectures for weak topics

Contact & Resources Summary

Email Domain: @g.siit.tu.ac.th (your SIIT Google account)

Bottom Line:
Success formula = Attend class + Participate + Complete exercises + Review regularly + Start assignments early. This isn't a "cram before exam" course—consistent effort throughout the semester is key.

Midterm = 1 A4 Cheat Sheet, Calculator allowed