Engelskt namn: Current Trends and a Minor in Finance D
Denna kursplan gäller: 2013-08-19 till 2013-08-25 (nyare version av kursplanen finns)
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Kurskod: 2FE196
Högskolepoäng: 30
Utbildningsnivå: Avancerad nivå
Huvudområden och successiv fördjupning:
Företagsekonomi: Avancerad nivå, har endast kurs/er på grundnivå som förkunskapskrav
Betygsskala: Tregradig skala
Ansvarig institution: USBE Företagsekonomi
Beslutad av: Rektor vid Handelshögskolan, 2013-02-07
This finance course is intended for students who want to increase their familiarity with the practical applications of financial management. The four modules, combined, provide students with a high level of expertise in the financial management of companies whether small or large, local, regional, national or multi-national. Many of the academic staff have experience in business, from running their own firms to sitting on corporate boards.
Module 1. Research Methodology, 7.5 ECTS
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Module 2. Advanced Corporate Finance, 7.5 ECTS
Our primary intent, in offering this subject, is to provide an integrated overview of the most important concepts in corporate finance. The subject extends the student’s knowledge about the context in which corporations operate. It also serves as the foundation for the package of subjects that the student will select within the Finance programme.
Topics to be covered in this module include capital market imperfections and methods developed in finance to control risk and reduce uncertainty in the financial management of corporations. Issues in corporate policy and strategy, based on theoretical developments in finance are presented. Students will learn the processes involved in the valuation of debt and equity and the methods that have been used to manipulate external perceptions of business outcomes. Optimization strategies and approaches to recovery from financial distress are also covered.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student should be able to:
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This subject will be presented using large group lectures as well as smaller group workshops and/or seminars.
Examination modes
Examination is based upon a written comprehensive individual exam and group assignments. A passing grade is required for each part of the module.
Module 3. Investments, 7.5 ECTS
Students undertaking this module are provided with a specialization at an advanced level in investment analysis. Students will be provided with the knowledge needed to understand relevant theories and models in the field. They will be able to apply these to stock and bond portfolio management. The module is used to provide students with a lasting conceptual framework from which to both view the investment process and to analyze future ideas and changes in the investment environment.
In this module fixed income securities, mainly bonds, are reviewed in terms of valuation and portfolio management. This includes coverage of concepts as duration analysis, convexity and immunization. Derivative securities (options, futures, swaps and convertibles securities), their pricing and relevant parity-relationships are emphasized and studied within the course. The creation of synthetic securities and the construction and maintenance of various hedging strategies for both portfolios and individual securities using different derivatives are also discussed. The concept of Value at risk, as well as, including back- and stresstesting, essential tools for modern risk management, are also covered in the context of investment management. Finally, students are taught how to measure the performance of managed portfolios.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student should be able to:
Focus of instruction
The core topics of this module will be covered by lectures, although seminars, cases and computer exercises utilizing Excel may also be used. Students are expected to play an active role in every aspect of the course module.
Examination modes
Examination is based upon a written comprehensive individual exam and group assignments. A passing grade is required for each part of the module.
Module 4. Current Trends in Business Administration, 7,5 ECTS
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Universitet/högskola: Antagen till ett av dessa fyra Masterprogram i företagsekonomi (Management, Redovisning, Marknadsföring eller Affärsutveckling och internationalisering) vid Handelshögskolan i Umeå.
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This is a course at D-level (Advanced level) in the Masters program in Business and Administration at Umeå School of Business and Economics.
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