Capital Budgeting (5 cr)
Code: R0355-3004
General information
Enrollment
23.11.2020 - 17.12.2020
Timing
22.02.2021 - 10.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
RDI proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Seppo Luode
- Juhani Kettunen
- Kaija Koivusalo
Teacher in charge
Juhani Kettunen
Groups
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CCH220SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S20, Business, administration and law
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TOH220SY
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- set up a discounted cash flow analysis
- use investment criteria to determine whether or not a project is acceptable
- use scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis in decision making
- write an investment proposal for management
- use computer software in capital budgeting
Teaching methods
Introduction to capital budgeting theory and practices (lectures and literature reviews)
Individual Excel assignments
Team assignments using Invest for Excel -capital budgeting software
Capital budgeting is the process of deciding whether or not to undertake an investment project. Should we start a new production line? Should we buy new machinery? Is this project profitable? Yes? No? The management needs to answer these kinds of questions and needs support in making important decisions about the future.
Location and time
Zoom sessions:
22.02.2021 12.30 - 15.00
01.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
08.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
15.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
22.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
29.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
12.04.2021 12.30 - 15.00
19.04.2021 12.30 - 15.00
26.04.2021 12.30 - 15.00
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
Datapartner
Cash flow model for a hotel case
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
– report and communicate in a professional manner
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– act independently taking into account the operating environment
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
– describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– propose creative solutions at work
– promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
– anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
– evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team