HL00CA58 Investment (5 cr)
Description
In this course, you become familiar with the basic concepts, instruments and mechanisms of investment activities and financial markets. You study shares, bonds, debentures, options and other investment instruments, and learn to analyse their risk and return characteristics. You practise methods for evaluating investment decisions and market developments, and gain insights into investor psychology, sustainable investing and corporate financing and investment strategies. The course gives you tools to understand the role of investment activities in a broader economic and financial context.
The course is suitable as part of studies in the field of finance.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you have key knowledge of the core concepts and theories related to investment activities. You understand the basic mechanisms of financial markets and are able to apply this knowledge when evaluating different investment alternatives. You can identify and analyse the return and risk factors linked to investment decisions and reflect on your choices in relation to the ethical principles of your field.
Course Competencies
Business Competence: You have key knowledge of theories related to investment activities and at least the skills of an advanced beginner in practical investment tasks.
Ethics: You can take responsibility for your decisions and assess them according to professional ethical principles.
Proactive Development: You can look for financially sustainable, future‑oriented and customer‑focused solutions within the investment context.
Internationality and Multiculturalism: You understand how the global nature of financial markets influences investment decisions.
Sustainable Development: You can recognise and consider principles of sustainable finance in investment analysis.
Learning to Learn: You are able to acquire, critically evaluate and apply both national and international information relevant to investment activities.
Additional information
The course is suitable as part of studies in the field of finance and for anyone interested in understanding investment markets and financial decision‑making.
Description of prerequisites
No prerequisites required.