Financing and Risk Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA0102 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2023V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saarikoski, Sari |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The student is familiar with financial markets and institutions as well as financial projections and forecasting. One is able to evaluate financial performance and risk; and one has the basic knowledge of working capital management and can calculate working capital. He understands the concepts useful in the analysis of financial problems.
Student's Workload
Scheduled stuides 27h
autonomous studies 53h
Total work 80h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Introduction to Financial Accounting
Contents
Introduction to corporate financial management and financial markets. The financial environment: concepts and principles, cash flows. Income statement and balance sheet as tools in judging companys financial situation. Working capital policy and marketable securities. Risk management.
Regional Impact
The practical examples are chosen so that the characteristics of the international companies of the region are considered
Internationality
The practical examples are chosen so that the characteristics of the international companies of the region are considered
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Gallagher, T. J. Andrew, J.D. Financial Management. Principles and Practices. Prentice Hall.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, project work in groups, workshops and poster exam.
Assessment Criteria
5. Student can utilize theories, concepts and methods consistently in various situations, use various methods for information retrieval, use independently various problem solving methods, act in various groups in an target-oriented way and as the situation requires, apply the professional ethical principles
3. Student can utilize essential concepts in single situations and assignments and understand the theories on which the assignments are based, utilize the essential information resources and data-bases on the field, utilize the problem-solving methods learnt during the study unit, act in various groups and understand the values and ethical principles of the field
1. Student can recognise and understand the essential theories, principles and methods, search for information from various sources , when given guidance, utilize the problem-solving methods dealt with during the study unit when given guidance, act as a member of student group and identify the values of the field and the professional ethical principles
Assessment Methods
Project report, a written assignment and a written exam. Numerical (0-5).
Report 50%
Poster exam 10%
Group work self evaluation 10%
Lesson Work and distance assignments 30%