The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2005 (international students) - Financial management
- International business 2005 (native finnish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2005 (native swedish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2006 (international students) - Financial management
- International business 2007 (international students) - Financial management
- International business 2008 (international students) - Financial management
- International business 2006 (native finnish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2006 (native swedish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2009 (international students) - Financial management
- International business 2009 (native finnish speaking students) - Financial management
- International business 2009 (native swedish speaking students) - Financial management
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The objective of the course is to deepen the
skills and knowledge gained in the course
"Finance" as well as give new knowledge regarding
international investment activities.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to demonstrate a deeper
understanding of the financial markets and the
theories applicable. In particular, the student
will be able to quantify risks and their effect
on expected returns. The student can demonstrate
a basic knowledge of the instruments available on
the financial markets (e.g. shares, bonds,
derivatives). The student has a basic
understanding of portfolio theory. The course
will have particular emphasis on international
operations and investments on the international
financial markets.
Course contents
Corporate Financial Management
Net Present Value and IRR
International Financial Markets
Currency Exchange Rates
Valuation of Stocks
Valuation of Bonds
Risk Management
Derivatives
Portfolio Theory
Cross-border diversification
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The course "Finance" or equivalent
Previous course names
Investments
Recommended or required reading
Title: Principles of Corporate Finance
Authors: Brealey,R.A; Myers,S.C and Allen, F
Publisher: McGraw-Hill International, 9th Edition
Title: Finance
Author(s): Bodie,Z. and Merton, R.C.
Publisher: Prentice Hall International,
Financial Newspapers:
Financial Times
Wall Street Journal
Business Week
Study activities
- Lectures - 48 hours
- Individual studies - 85 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 85 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 48 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and presentations
- Reports and productions
Teacher
Ai Kang
Examiner
Stenius Andreas
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Course completion date
Date for course completion will be announced later
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions