Prerequisites: ACC-110, BUS-101 After successfully completing all course activities, the student will be able:

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1 Bergen Community College Division of Business, Arts and Social Sciences Department of Business Administration and Hotel/Restaurant Management Departmental Policy Syllabus BNF-203 Cash Management Semester and Year Course and Section Meeting Days/Times & Room Instructor Office Location Office Hours Phone Address Course Description BNF 203- Cash Management introduces the student to the importance of cash management in business and the basic concepts of cash, credit and collection. Topics include cash management tools, the payments system, international cash management, general uses of credit, use of financial statements and financial ratios to make credit-related decisions, and policies and procedures for handling collections. Other topics, such as technology, customer relationship, banking relationship, and finance companies, may be included 3 Credits (3 lecture hrs. 0 lab hrs.) Student Learning Objectives And Means of Assessment Prerequisites: ACC-110, BUS-101 After successfully completing all course activities, the student will be able: Student Learning Objectives 1 to identify the objectives of corporate cash management Means of Assessment 2 to identify the objectives of the corporate collection system 3 to explain how credit and accounts receivable work 4 to identify the forms of credit extension 5 to determine how corporations develop credit policies 6 to calculate and use relevant financial ratios to make business decisions 7 to evaluate international cash management system 8 to analyze how corporations make customer credit decisions 9 to determine the functions and applications of technology in credit and collection system. 10 to evaluate the selection of a collection processing system

2 Course Content Course Texts Grading And Assessment REQUIRED Topics 1 The Role of Treasury Management 2 Regulatory and Legal Environment 3 Banks and Financial Institutions 4 Payment Systems 5 Money Markets 6 Capital Markets 7 Relationship Management and Vendor Selection 8 Introduction to Working Capital Management 10 Collections, Concentration and Disbursements 11 Short-Term Investing and Borrowing 12 Long-Term and Capital Investments 13 Cash Forecasting 16 Financial Risk Management 17 Treasury Policies and Procedures OPTIONAL Topics 9 Working Capital Metrics 14 Information Technology in Treasury 15 Operational and Enterprise Risk Management 18 Financial Accounting and Reporting 19 Financial Planning and Analysis 20 Financial Decisions and Management Assn Financial Prof. Essen. Of Treasury Management, ISBN# , 4TH ED, 2014, Publisher is ASFNP Faculty members are encouraged to use multiple methods of assessment and to assess student learning frequently. A midterm and final exam are not sufficient measures of student learning. Some examples of assessment methods are: Daily or weekly short quizzes Unit exams (multiple choice, problems and/or essays a mix is best) Student presentations, group or individual (a topic from the text, results of research, etc) Research reports or term papers either group or individual Class participation (Note: class participation grades cannot be based solely on attendance but must reflect participation in discussion, responses to questions, etc., and should be recorded in the instructor s grade book.) Examinations and quizzes 10-60% Cases, 10-60% Class Participation 0-10% Total 100% Competencies: In addition to meeting the overall objective cited above, there are additional student competencies that are desirable and should be encouraged throughout the entire educational experience. Some of these are: Oral and written communication skills Computer Literacy Interpersonal Skills Critical Thinking Skills Problem Solving

3 Course Requirements The student is expected to: 1. Read the assigned materials prior to the scheduled date; 2. Respond to assigned questions; 3. Complete quizzes by specified dates; 4. Complete assigned projects by the specified dates; 5. Participate in the class discussion; 6. Stay current with news relevant to the course material; 7. Use related resources as directed by the instructor Course Activities Faculty are encouraged to use a variety of instructional techniques to encourage student learning. Research on learning shows that the straight lecture technique is not particularly effective. Lecture segments should be kept to a maximum of 20 minutes and be interspersed with other learning activities such as demonstration, question and answer, class discussion, group learning projects, student presentations, etc. In order to meet the needs of diverse learners, faculty are encouraged to supplement lectures with transparencies or PowerPoint. (Note: if not assigned to a room already equipped with the technology, portable teaching stations equipped with a laptop computer and projection system are available from the library. Also, all classrooms have an Internet connection) Faculty are encouraged to incorporate use of the Internet in their assignments and projects. Students have ample access to the Internet in college labs. Students also have access to all Microsoft Office software so can be required to word process any work submitted, as well as develop PowerPoint presentations or Excel worksheets. There are many types of projects that are excellent learning activities for BNF 203 students. Some examples of projects that can be assigned to individuals or groups are: Build an appropriate investment portfolio with excess cash Analyze a cash management system and develop a recommendation for a better system Analyze a corporation s 10-k, 10-Q Compare various credit card terms and conditions Evaluate an international cash management system Examine and report on information and technology management Develop a financial plan for a small business Research the cash management system BCC Attendance Policy: Attendance Policy in this Course: Suspension Of Classes Other College, Divisional and/or Department Policy Statements All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by th instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. It is at the instructor s discretion to institute an attendance policy. If a student will be penalized for absences and lateness, it is incumbent upon the instructor to include those provisions in the outline. Students should listen to local broadcast stations in the event of emergencies when classes may have to be suspended; they should not telephone college offices or broadcast stations for information. (See Emergencies in the Catalog s Student Life section) Office of Special Services Special Note: Students who require accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can request these services from the Office of Specialized Services. To learn more about how to apply for services, please visit them at: or

4 Student and Faculty Support Services The Distance Learning Office for any problems you may have accessing your online courses Room C Smart Thinking Tutorial Service On Line at: ng/tutor/smart/index.asp The Tutoring Center Room L The Writing Center Room L The Online Writing Lab On Line at: The Office of Specialized Services (for Students with Disabilities) Room S The Sidney Silverman Library Referenc Desk Room L Special Note on the Tutoring Center - The Henry and Edith Cerullo Learning Assistance Center encompasses the Tutoring Center, the English Language Resource Center, and the Writing Center. The website of the Learning Assistance Center is located at Tutoring services are available for this course in the Tutoring Center. I strongly recommend that you make use of those services as we progress through the semester. As listed above, the Tutoring Center is located in Room L-125, and its phone number is You can also make appointments for tutoring online through the BCC Virtual Campus, which is located at Click on the link for the "Tutoring Appointment System." Optional policies: Examples of Optional policies: Code of Student Conduct. Statement on plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty. Sexual Harassment statement. Statement on acceptable use of BCC technology. Statement on the purpose and value of faculty office hours.

5 Course Outline and Calendar: Sample Format for Course Outline and Calendar Note to Students: The following Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class. Chapters Date(s) Topic 1 The Role of Treasury Management 2 Regulatory and Legal Environment 3 Banks and Financial Institutions 4 Payment Systems Exam 1; Chapters Money Markets 6 Capital Markets 7 Relationship Management and Vendor Selection 8 Introduction to Working Capital Management Exam 2; Chapters Collections, Concentration and Disbursements 11 Short-Term Investing and Borrowing 12 Long-Term and Capital Investments Exam 3; Chapters Cash Forecasting 16 Financial Risk Management 17 Treasury Policies and Procedures Exam 4; Chapters 13, 16, &17