The following topics or issues are planned:

August 25:  Introduction

	Sept. 8 & 15	Theory of the Firm, Agency Theory and Creating Value
	Sept 22 & 29	Capital Allocation Methods
	Oct 6 & 13	Real Options and their application
	Oct 20 &  27	CAPM & Efficient Markets
	Nov 3 & 10	Capital Structure Theory
	Nov 17 & 24	Dividends & Value Distribution

  I am reserving December 1 as either a weather-related make up day or a review of the course day.  I plan to meet on that date but we will determine the topic at a later point.

Each topic will require a written paper of 5-8 pages in length summarizing the results and observations from your study of the related literature and thoughtful consideration of the subject.  Additionally, you will be asked to make a 5-7 minute oral presentation to the class concerning your research results and observations.   Papers should be typed in a Microsoft Word format and can be submitted as an e-mail attachment or in class.  You will find access to an intermediate or better finance textbook to be helpful and you should use the WT library although many of the journals will have to be obtained via inter-library loan so plan ahead.  Each paper and associated presentation will count the same value toward your final grade so plan on not missing these dates since late submissions are not acceptable and you cannot afford to lose that much of your semester grade per topic.

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