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Do I need to buy the text?

 

Yes. I will assign readings and homework assignments from the text. I will also cross-reference my lecture notes with chapters in the text so that you can use the text for supplementary reading. Note also that it is illogical for you to spend tens of  thousands of dollars on an education and then to try to skimp by not buying the books that are integral to that education. It’s like buying a Ferrari and then buying the lowest grade gas to save a buck.

 

 

Can I use an old edition of the text?

 

Yes, but at your own risk. I will make no accommodations for the fact that you are using an old edition. It is your responsibility (1) to verify that your edition contains the same readings and questions as those assigned from the current edition, and (2) to make use of a current edition when the old edition does not contain the same readings or questions.

 

 

Do I need a calculator for this course?

 

I require students in finance and quantitative analysis (1) to come to every class with an appropriate calculator

(i.e. either financial or statistical), and (2) to know how to use the calculator.

 

 

Do I need to know how to use Excel (or some other spreadsheet program)?

 

I assume that students in finance and quantitative analysis are proficient in the use of spreadsheets. If you are not familiar with spreadsheets, it is your responsibility to become so as quickly as possible. On the first day of class, I expect you to know how to do the following in Excel:

 

1. Copy/paste

2. Paste values vs. formulae

3. Open XLS and TXT files in Excel.

4. Save files in XLS and TXT formats

5. Use absolute vs. relative cell references

6. Perform basic mathematical operations

7. Use the following functions: AVERAGE(), SUM(), COUNT(), SQRT(), IF(), SUMIF(), COUNTIF(),   VLOOKUP(), HLOOKUP()

 

 

I didn’t get a copy of the syllabus (or other document).

 

All hand-outs for your course can be downloaded from this web site. Click here, then select your course. It is your responsibility to make sure you have the appropriate handouts at the appropriate times.

 

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