Corporate Finance and International Economics (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to 
- measure connection between financial profit and risk 
- use time value of money when applying valuation techniques 
- calculate cost of capital and analyse capital structure 
- assess political, legal and economic risks 
- discuss current topics in economics 

Location and time

Please refer to the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Materials

Will be given in Canvas as the course starts.

Teaching methods

This study unit has scheduled lectures and workshop sessions on campus. A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation.
Exchange students are welcome.

Exam schedules

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence."; Further information in the student intranet.
You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Student workload

1 ECTS = estimated 27 hours of student work.
The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.
Please note that if you miss a deadline for returning an assignment you cannot return it anymore nor can you renew the assignment.

Content scheduling

After completing the study unit, the student is able to:

measure connection between financial profit and risk
use time value of money when applying valuation techniques
calculate cost of capital and analyse capital structure
assess political, legal and economic risks
discuss current topics in economics

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Profitable Business 1 and 2 (or equivalent knowledge)

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

Open also to exchange students.