re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews

There is a group project every week. You meet with your group and make a powerpoint/video going over the assigned case study

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Is there a source for finding formulas that aren't included in Excel by default?

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You should be able to setup every problem in Excel without having to download any extra formulas, macros, etc. However, how to setup each problem might not always be obvious.

I know y'all said he doesn't require the textbook any more but does he still provide the Excel Tool Kits? The textbook we used when I took the class (which I thought was pretty decent) had sections where they would explain how to solve problems both in Excel and with a financial calculator. The great thing about the Excel examples was that Vines provided the Excel files that the text was using. So, you could actually dig into the formulas while you read, which I always found helpful.

Regardless, here are the tool kits he provided when I took the class.

LINK (Click the link and then click the download button in the upper right. Open these in MS Excel, not Google Spreadsheets.)

One watch-out for Excel novices are absolute references, which are when a function points at a specific cell (or cells) regardless of where you copy and paste that function. If you decide to start modifying these tool kits for your own purposes, make sure all of the functions are pointing where you expect them to. You can get burned otherwise.

Also, remember that Vines gives partial credit for showing your work: functions, formulas, etc. Don't rely on these toolkits too much or you might not be able to show any work because of an over-reliance on Excel functions.

Grades are posted for Module 3 MADM701 Knotts

@craig
I took FIN701 last fall and I felt like between it and ECON they were extremely time consuming. I spent so much time on the material and math in those classes and worried when I read that MKT701 and MADM701 are the most time consuming. I feel better reading your post because of your statement about MADM. I feel like i could have gotten by in FIN701 with a lot less time but I want to understand the material and get an A. The A is a personal goal. But to really learn the material in FIN and ECON it takes a lot of time. I have taken all the Math classes so far. Start next term With MADM760. It will be my first class with writing.

@DieDaily-Thanks a bunch. This really helps. To mirror what @Craig said, I am not aware of Professor Vines making anything like this available. I'm going to play around and see if I can educate myself on Excel. Does the Moodle system allow you to paste these formulas into the test answers section?

I was wondering the same thing...Prof seemed vague to what type of questions and the details he would be focusing on. So I'm just going to cram as much info I can in. Especially, since his videos seem to focus on just one item from each chapter...any insight would be greatly appreciated. I plan on taking it tomorrow morning if all goes well.

@mtntreks

Thanks for the insight into MADM760. I have read nothing but positive things about Meeks and am looking forward to getting it started. These first 4 weeks in AP1 have flown by in ACCT701. I have never written in APA format so I may start looking into that. I was told of a program that helps with that but do not remember what it was.

I'm not seeing my grade showing yet. Must only be a portion of the class, so far.

@hannat-I have a decent understanding of NPV, IRR, and MIRR. However, I am struggling with completing problems 2-4 for module 3. I plan on attending/watching the Zoom sessions this week.

@craig-I assume finalized simply means he hasn't (if he is going to) curved the grades yet? My grade from module one did not change after finalization.

Buck Strickland - I didn't understand a thing about the replacement chain and EAA from his material. His material is very confusing and I normally have to google more materials online to read. Once I understand the concept online, I go back and read his. I am struggling with his material about Cashflow Analysis myself. However, I understand problem 3-4, send me an email, I will send you my excel spreadsheet. You will understand the concept within a couple of minutes with my excel spreadsheet.