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Capital Budgeting (5 cr)

Code: R0355-3004

General information


Enrollment
23.11.2020 - 17.12.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
22.02.2021 - 10.05.2021
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
RDI proportion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance 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
Juhani Kettunen
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

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

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.

Employer connections

Datapartner
Cash flow model for a hotel case

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

Opintojakso sopii hyvin myös suomenkielisille opiskelijoille täydentäväksi opintojaksoksi.

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