Investment analysis and Financial management
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CLITO01 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 9.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Tiainen, Juha |
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| Teacher Team: | Närvä, Margit |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be introduced to the typical investments made by agricultural and rural enterprises. They will be competent in making investment calculations and calculating the profitability of investments. Additionally, students will learn about financing and anticipating solvency.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Investment theories
- Significance of the time factor
- Planning investments and calculating their profitability
- Financial planning
- Risks, risk management and uncertainty
Recommended or Required Reading
- Barry, Ellinger, Hopkin, & Baker. 2000. Financial Management in Agriculture (assigned parts)
- Brealey & Myers. 2003. Principles of Corporate Finance (assigned parts)
- Online material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures: 50 %, of which lectures 25 % and guided learning 25 %
- Independent study: 50%, of which assignments 30 % and preparation for exam 20 %
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Students who are familiar with the basic principles of investing and financing, are able to describe these concepts satisfactorily, and are familiar with practical applications will receive a grade of 1 or 2.
- Students who have basic command of the theoretical foundations of investing and financing, are able to describe them well and have good command of the practical applications will receive a grade of 3.
- Students who have strong command of the theories of investing and financing, are able to clearly describe them, have excellent command of practical applications, have a profound understanding of the phenomena associated with investing and financing and are able to examine problems in the field from many different points of view will receive a grade of 4 or 5.
- Exam (40 %)
- Assignments and active participation (60 %)
Work Placement
None
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