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Capital Budgeting (5 cr)

Code: R0355-3006

General information


Enrollment
06.02.2023 - 12.02.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
13.03.2023 - 31.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual proportion
2 cr
RDI proportion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
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
Seppo Luode
Scheduling groups
Open UAS (Size: 5 . Open UAS : 5.)
Small groups
Open UAS
Study unit
R0355

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 capital budgeting software (Invest for Excel)

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.

Employer connections

Datapartner, Cash flow modelling

Laurea international week 20.-24.3.: international guest lectures

Project work: possibility to join international intensive week in Jade UAS, Wilhelmshaven, Germany 22.-26.5.2023

International connections

This study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

This study unit is also recommended for students in the Finnish programmes.

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