Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) show a detailed understanding of the decisions facing the financial management of a business enterprise, 2) understand and incorporate payout policy in decision making, 3) have advanced understanding of valuation techniques, 4) have advanced understanding of capital structure decisions effect on firm business and financial position, 5) understand the key criteria in capital budgeting and project evaluation, 6) show advanced understanding of working capital management, 7) become familiar with the essential content of mergers and acquisitions, and 8) gain insight and competency concerning corporate control and governance.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 14.02.2022 - 04.03.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course examines the theory and practice of corporate finance. Emphasis is given to topics covered in the field of corporate finance such as dividend policy, capital structure, debt financing, financial planning, credit and cash management, mergers, acquisitions and corporate control and governance.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MLI28C060

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.