The Finance Project (5ECTS)

Code: LX00BW97-3006

General information

Enrollment: 03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.09.2021 - 08.12.2021; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Campus: Leiritie 1

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 35

Degree programmes: Economics and Business Administration

Teachers: Kevin McIntire

Teacher in charge: Anne Perkiö

Course: LX00BW97

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Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student will be able to apply the financial skills acquired earlier in a finance-related project. The student will be able to work in a team according to given rules and set time tables. The student will be able to report the results accordingly.

Content

The student will participate in a business game, participates in different finance-related lectures and/or seminars or carries out a specific custom made program.

Prerequisites

Finance 5 cr

Teaching methods

This year’s Finance Project will revolve around the area of sustainable finance. We will critically evaluate a wide variety of contemporary topics in sustainable finance, including sustainability reporting, CSR/ESG ratings, green bonds, social bonds, performance of socially responsible firms, and the role of markets in driving sustainable outcomes.

Teaching will take place in person if allowed by health recommendations.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Schoenmaker, D., & Schramade, W. (2019). Principles of Sustainable Finance. Oxford University Press.

Student workload

Live lectures 22 hr
Online modules 40 hr
Assignments 68 hr
Total 130 hr

Content scheduling

Prerequisites: At least one course on financial markets, such as the first year “Finance” course

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students 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)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are 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)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.