Investment analysis and Financial management

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01CMML01
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 10.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Ryhänen, Matti
Teacher Team: Rajakorpi, Jyrki ; Ryhänen, Matti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
MAELINK-2013   3 autumn   5.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
MAELINK-2013   3 spring   5.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
MAELINK-2014   3 autumn   5.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
MAELINK-2014   3 spring   5.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
MAELINK-2015   3 autumn   5.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
MAELINK-2015   3 spring   5.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
MAELINK-2016   3 autumn   5.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  
MAELINK-2016   3 spring   5.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be introduced to the basics of investments made by farmers. They will be competent in making investment calculations and calculating the profitability of investments. Students are familiar with the business risks and how to manage them. Additionally, students will learn about financing and anticipating liquidity.

Student's Workload

26,7 hr/credit* 10 credits = 267 hr, which contains active class working, the writing of essays, independent calculation and preparing for the tests.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Introduction to farm management

Contents

Basics of investments, significance of the time factor, planning investments and calculating their profitability, risks and risk management, financial planning, liquidity.

Recommended or Required Reading

Barry, P. J. & Ellinger, P. N. 2011. Financial Management in Agriculture. 7. painos. (assigned parts)


Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C. & Allen, F. 2006. Corporate Finance. 8. painos. (assigned parts)


Material produced by the teacher
Material presented by the guest lecturers.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, calculations, writing of essays, the guest lecturers' lectures, independent learning.

Assessment Criteria

Check the assessment methods.

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 the basic command of the theoretical foundations of investing and financing, are able to describe them well and have the good command of the practical applications will receive a grade of 3.

Students who have the strong command of the theories of investing and financing, are able to clearly describe them, have the 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.



The know-how is measured by exams, assignments and active participation.

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