Aims

This course evaluates the following learning outcomes:

The student

1.4 (FM) critically reflects on how FM contributes to the financial/operational goals of companies, intermediaries and private investors.

2.5 (FM) reflects critically on the (international) financial context and the institutional framework in which organisations operate and how they shape strategic decisions under uncertainty.

4.1 (FM) outlines and interprets current trends in theory and practice of corporate financial management
4.3 (FM) selects relevant aspects from corporate financial information and analyses the importance as well as consequences of strategic financial communication with owners, investors, financial intermediates,….

7.1 takes on a diplomatic and honest position and can reach an agreement that takes into account the interest of all parties involved through negotiation and mediation.
7.3 takes initiative, is flexible, shows responsibility and can work independently in complex and unpredictable contexts.
7.4 is able to utilize his/her acquired knowledge and his/her ability to think analytically, synthetically, abstractly and/or creatively in a flexible and authentic way in specific and/or complex situations.
7.5 is critical and not afraid to question himself/herself and his/her environment.

8.1 formulates, as a member of a team, the interdisciplinary problem that is at the basis of the project, analyses the content of the project, the circumstances surrounding the project and factors that will influence the course of the project, and uses this information to formulate the (general) goals of the project.
8.2 organises, as a member of a team, the project and sets up a detailed and realistic plan, taking into account the context of the question, the scope of the project, the conditions, the limitations, the expected quality and the means available.
8.3 follows, both individually and as a member of a team, the arranged plans and applies time management techniques.
8.4 takes responsibility for his/her role in the team and carries out his/her part of the project on time.
8.5 assesses, as a member of a team, the project, monitors the progress of the project, deals with uncertainty, gives feedback and formulates points of action and points of improvement throughout the project.
8.6 participates constructively in meetings with the team and with others who are involved in the project.
8.7 assesses his/her own input critically and evaluates, as a member of a team, the course and the result of the project.

9.1 informs experts and laymen correctly and structurally on his/her general and/or specialised knowledge, both in speaking and writing.
9.2 chooses and uses the appropriate communication channels and means and adjusts both the communication content and style to the audience and the communication goal.
9.3 communicates convincingly, shortly and concisely his/her vision and actions in different contexts and accounts for his/her choices, both in speaking and writing.
9.4 substantiates clearly and convincingly.
9.5 is aware that communication is a two-way street, asks for and anticipates input or feedback of the supervisor(s), listener(s) or reader(s).

11.1 is aware of the rapidly evolving knowledge society that he/she will enter and therefore understands the need for maintenance and improvement of acquired knowledge, skills and competences and acquisition of new knowledge, skills and competences.
11.2 is willing to improve his/her knowledge, skills and competences in order to shape his/her life professionally, personally, socially and civilly.
11.3 actively looks for opportunities to broaden and deepen his/her knowledge, skills and competences, in order to anticipate the (evolving) requirements of the work environment.

Previous knowledge

This is an advanced course requiring good understanding in the general theory of corporate finance and investment finance.

Y00926 : Corporate Finance
Y00341 : Corporate Finance (S)

Is included in these courses of study

• Master of Business Administration (Antwerp) (Specialisation: Financial Management) 60 ects.