LEARNING OUTCOMES
The objective of the course is to develop student’s ability to:
- Analyze Financial Statements for Value Generation: Focus on practical analysis of real-world financial statements to understand how they reflect a company's operational efficiency and market position for value generation.
- Learn Firm Valuation Techniques and Value Determinants: Explore various valuation models to understand the factors that influence a firm's value and financial health.
- Conduct Financial Analysis for Strategic Decision-Making: Develop skills in using financial data and analysis to support and guide strategic business decisions and planning.
- Apply Performance Management Frameworks for Strategy Implementation: Learn to utilize different performance management models and frameworks to effectively implement strategies and ensure organizational alignment.
Students will develop soft skills around group work, problem-solving, and presentation during the course.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 05.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): David Derichs, Hamed Salehi
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 will review essential theories, concepts, and tools of financial management and cover the issues from three angles:
- Exploring performance management frameworks used by organizations to implement strategy and achieve alignment.
- Delving into the fundamentals of business through ratio analysis, firm valuation, and understanding value drivers.
- Applying capital budgeting and costing techniques to facilitate sound financial decision-making.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Case assignments (group work)
Exam (booked and delivered through the EXAM system)
Participation (bonus points)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Interactive lectures (bonus points awarded for participation)
Cases (group work)
Self-study (materials provided in MyCourses)
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Atrill, P. (2018). Financial management for decision makers. 9th Edition, Pearson Education.
Additional literature in article format will be provided through MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 Autumn IIRegistration:
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