Aims

2.a

Understands basic theories, basic terms, and basic concepts of each management domain, in particular with respect to the financial, operational, commercial and organisational activities, and can apply them when solving business problems.

2.a.1

Is able to understand and describe the main financial concepts in corporate finance

2.c

Understands and substantiates the critical importance of each management domain for a successful organisation and the coherence with other management domains.

2.i

Masters the basic concepts and the overall functioning of banking, the stock market and the insurance business as well as the characteristics and functioning of the most important financial products and financial markets.

2.i.1

Is able to determine the intrinsic value of important financial instruments such as shares and bonds

2.j

Using the principles of time value of money, interprets information from financial reporting and news coverage, and uses all this as input in financial issues.

2.j.1

Is able to evaluate investment decisions using well-known investment decision criteria: NPV, EAC, PI

2.j.2

Is able to evaluate the firm’s main financing decisions

2.j.3

Is able to evaluate portfolio investment decisions within a risk-return framework

2.k

Makes a reasoned assessment of the impact of uncertainty on the financial decisions of individuals and organisations.

2.k.1

Can explain the relation between risk and return using the well-known CAPM model and possible extensions of this model

8.a

Identifies (business) economic challenges with practical relevance and relates them to insights developed in the field.

8.g

Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.

12.d

Integrates sustainability values in the analysis of topical (business) economic problems and proposes solutions that take into account these values.

Previous knowledge

There is no specific preknowledge required for this course

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
HSA23A : Corporate Finance (B)
Y00341 : Corporate Finance (S)
HTH88A : Corporate Finance (BL)
HBA18C : Corporate Finance

Is included in these courses of study

• Bridging Programme: Master of Business Administration 60 ects.
• Preparatory Programme: Master of Teaching in Economics (Brussels) 45 ects.
• Bridging Programme: Master of Teaching in Economics (Brussels) 75 ects.
• Preparatory Programme: Master of Business Administration (Brussels) 75 ects.