Course code: BED-2313

Corporate Finance

Campus Tromsø and Harstad
Semester / Year Spring 2027
Level Videregående emner, nivå II
Credits 7.5

About the course

This course may be taken as a singular course.

Corporate managers must make important decisions to sustain and maximize value of the firm. This course provides the basic tools and frameworks for making these decisions.

The theories and methods developed in this course builds on the basic skills taught in an introductory course in finance, like; BED-2303 Investering og finansiering.

Objectives of the course

Students who have successfully completed the course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • Has a broad understanding on the relation between risk and return.
  • Has knowledge of the basic issues involved in how firms finance their investment projects and companies, and knowledge of how investment and financing decisions interrelate.
  • Has an understanding of financial statements from a financial perspective.
  • Has knowledge of initiatives and standards related to sustainable investments.
  • Can refresh their knowledge, and know the research and development work in the field of corporate finance.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • Can evaluate firm performance using financial statements.
  • Can determine the appropriate mix of equity and debt to apply to a project or business.
  • Assess how sustainability considerations may influence investment decisions.

General competence:

The candidate:

  • Should be able to make investing and financing decisions as a corporate manager consistent with the principles of finance using pertinent tools.

Credit reduction

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

  • BED-2513 Corporate Finance 7.5 ects
  • BED-2032 Corporate Finance 7.5 ects
  • BED-2032NETT Corporate Finance 7.5 ects

Teaching methods

Lectures with an introduction to the topics and seminars that address issues from the lectures, as well as seminars focused on work related to the semester assignment.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Schedule

The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.

It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Bachelor’s

Admission Prerequisites: There are no academic prerequisites required to include this module in your Learning Agreement. However, participants are recommended to have the basic skills and knowledge covered in introductory courses in both accounting, investments and finance.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

Examination

Assignment
Vekting: 60/100 Karakterskala: A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements

Oral presentation Approved – not approved

School exam
Varighet: 4 Hours Vekting: 40/100 Karakterskala: A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements

Oral presentation Approved – not approved

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More info about the assignment

The exam is an assignment in form of a term paper handed out at the beginning of the semester and handed in at the end.

Students must write the exam in groups of 2 or 3.

Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the school exam can gain access to a re-sit examination.

Which parts of the exam must be taken during a new ordinary exam attempt?

For a new regular examination attempt, it is not necessary to retake all component examinations. Only the component examination(s) that have not been passed must be retaken.

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