Introduction to Corporate FinanceLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

You recognize and understand the effects of risk and return for an enterprise. You understand the role of finance function of a company and you can make financial decisions related to working capital management, capital structure, payout policy, mergers and acquisitions. You can show detailed understanding of the decisions of financial management. You understand corporate control issues in different corporate funding situations. You can evaluate capital investment proposals of a company.

Contents

basic concepts of financial decision making and financial planning
corporate financing sources
time value of money
equity and debt finance
capital investment decisions
cost of capital and capital structure
mergers, acquisitions and corporate control
principles of corporate valuation

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Prerequisites: ACC1LF101 Basics of Financial Management and MAT1LF101 Business Mathematics.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

Course formats
Contact and distant sessions or educationalisation.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Knowledge
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
Skills
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
Competence
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Knowledge
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
Skills
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
Competence
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Knowledge
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
Skills
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
Competence
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Learning materials

Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

Further information

Cooperation with the business community
Guest lecturers and project/case study work

Internationality
An international case company and benchmarking the closest competitors in multicultural student teams.