Corporate Financial ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: LA00FE59

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will understand the issues that influence how a company raises capital. They understand the relative costs of different forms of capital. Students will be able to conduct analyses of investment projects. They understand payout policies and alternatives as well as approaches to managing risk.

Content

-Corporate governance theories
Capital structure
-Cost of capital
-Leverage effects
-Capital budgeting and appraisal
-Payout policy
-Risk management

Qualifications

Finance or equivalent basic studies

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.