Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- find sources of finance for a company
- manage working capital and company´s capital structure
- hedge against financial risks
- draw up financial forecasts
- apply investment appraisal methods when making decisions

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching on Lappeenranta campus, exercises and assignments + Moodle exam

Timing and attendance

Participation to lectures is recommended. We'll do exercises during the lectures.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material In Moodle + other material/articles needed in assignments.

Working life cooperation

Possible visitor(s)

Exam retakes

Exam

Learning environment

Materials in Moodle and lectures on campus.

Student time use and work load

One ECTS equals 27 hours of study

Contents

The student is able to
- find sources of finance for a company
- manage working capital and company´s capital structure
- hedge against financial risks
- draw up financial forecasts
- apply investment appraisal methods when making decisions
- In the beginning small throwback to Financial Accountig course

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Financial accounting and other "basic courses" helps to understand finance, which is a combination of many things, like economics, accounting, mathematics, law etc.

Assessment criteria

Assignments and exams together as follows:
Assignment 1: Learning Journal 50 %
Assignment 2: Case + presentation + peer assessment 20 %
Moodle exam: 30 %

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not meet the lowest basic knowledge requirements in corporate finance, is not familiar with the fundamental concepts and definitions.