IBES2420 Financial and Strategic Analysis (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

The aim of the course is to build a practical understanding of how to analyse firms from financial and strategic perspectives.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
• acquire financial and strategic information of publicly listed firms
• calculate key financial ratios of firms and understand what they mean
• compare firms based on their financial position
• compare firms based on their strategic direction
• analyse the potential benefits and drawbacks of mergers and acquisitions
• produce high quality oral presentations suitable for the business environment

Description of prerequisites

If you have not studied any accounting or finance before, this course will be very difficult. In that case, complete the introductory accounting course first, and take this course on your second year.

Study materials

Online materials assigned by the lecturer.

Literature

  • Recommended readings listed in the course brochure

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
To be confirmed in course brochure
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Assignments, active participation (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching