Financial Analysis (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands and can implement techniques used in managerial accounting and corporate financial management in the organisational decision making and development.

Content

* Costing approaches
* Profitability analysis
* Differential analysis
* Investment decisions

Location and time

Classes will be held in person on the Myyrmäki campus. Please see OMA for exact times and places.

Materials

Rice, A. 2015. Accounts demystified: The astonishingly simple guide to accounting. Pearson. (available as e-book)

Zutter Chad J. Principles of Managerial Finance: Brief Eighth Edition, Pearson Education Limited, 2019 (978-1-292-26714-2)

Teaching methods

Classes will consist of lectures, worked examples, and a business simulation.

Exam schedules

There is no exam for this course.

Student workload

In person lectures 21
Assignments, self-study, and simulation 109
Total 130

Further information

The language of instruction is English.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment methods and criteria

Reporting and management: 35%
Capital budgeting: 35%
Cesim simulation performance: 15%
Cesim simulation management review: 15%
Total: 100%

Qualifications

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor level)