Corporate Finance (MSB309)
This master level course exposes students to theories and practical situations that will give them the ability to (i) analyze and critically assess company governance structures and financial decisions, and (ii) contribute to corporate financial decisions.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSB309
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course is a Master level corporate finance class that emphasizes real-life decision-making. In order to make insightful financial decisions, it is important to comprehend the implications of various financial theories. Thus, the first half of the course covers important financial theories, corporate governance systems and mechanisms, the functioning of financial markets and risk assessments. Emphasis is placed on managerial financial decision-making and the roles of information asymmetries, economic incentives and behavioral biases.
This is then followed by more in-depth analyses of classic corporate finance decisions such as capital structure, payout policy and investment appraisals, before leading to more specialized decisions including various forms of corporate restructuring.
Course participants will learn to analyze and critically assess real-life problems and situations. The solutions will be presented and discussed in written and verbal formats in numerous seminars.
The course is taught in English.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Upon completion of the course, students will have knowledge of
- The theories necessary to understand various financial decisions.
- The structuring and functioning of corporate governance systems used to control widely held companies.
- The functioning of financial markets, both local ad international, and how managers use them in financial decision-making.
- The key drivers of important financial policy decisions, including capital structure, payout, risk management, and investment decisions.
- The role of information asymmetries, economic incentives and behavioral biases for financial decision-making.
- Independently analyze and assess the financial and governance positions of real-life companies, including ethical and sustainability perspectives.
Skills: Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to
- Analyze, assess and make suggestions of what are appropriate financials decisions of real-life companies, including capital structure, payout policy and capital allocation decisions.
- Present and discuss remedies for concrete financial problems and, in so doing, integrate different perspectives to produce a balanced overall decision.
- Solve problems through group work and present case solutions.
- Set up and use basic financial modelling tools.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | All written and printed means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed |
A four-hour written exam determines the grade (A - F). An approved calculator is allowed at the written exam.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Jean Paul Rabanal SobrinoCourse coordinator:
Bernt Arne ØdegaardStudy Program Director:
Yuko OnozakaMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Corporate Finance and Governance (MØA309_1) | 10 |