Curricula

Objectives

The object of the course
After completing the course, you master the essentials of the basic concepts and theories of the investment operations.

Course competences
International and multiculturalism
Sustainable development
Business competence


The learning objectives of the course
During this course, you will study investment operations and financial markets. You are aware of the significance of investment operations and understand their basic concepts. You know the basic elements of the financial markets and are capable of assessing the returns and risks of different investment options.

Content

During the course, financial markets and services, shares, bonds, debentures, options, investment analysis methods, investor psychology and investment and financing strategies will be discussed.

Time and location

Timetable 26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Learning materials and recommended literature

Ammattimainen sijoittaminen. Kallunki, Martikainen, Niemelä. Talentum, 2007.
Arvopaperisijoittaminen. Nikkinen, Rothovius, Sahlström. Wsoy, 2002.
Moderni rahoitus. Knupfer,Puttonen. WSOYpro, 2009.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Books
Video materials
Learning tasks
If you need any help, please contact a teacher

Practical training and working life connections

Possible company visitors will be confirmed during the course.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam will be held in during the week 48.
Resit examinations (2) will be held in Exam.

Alternative completion methods

A corresponding course completed in another university may be accredited partially or completely. Competence acquired through informal learning may be recognized and accredited on the basis of competence test. More precise instructions can be found in Degree Regulations and in Study Guide.

Student workload

Allocation of time on various tasks and student work load in total 135h
Lectures 20h
Independent familiarization with literature and videos 35h
Independent exercises and assignments 80h

Content scheduling

The course includes independent familiarization with literature and videos as well as lectures and exercises and assignments.

Further information for students

The assessment of the course is based on the following credits:
1) exercises and assignments (40%)
2) exam (60%)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You are aware of the significance of investment operations and understand their basic concepts. You know the basic elements of the financial markets and are capable of assessing the returns and risks of different investment options under guidance.

Satisfactory 2
You are aware of the significance of investment operations, understand their basic concepts and are able to apply your knowledge in different investment situations. You know the basic elements of the financial markets and are capable of assessing the returns and risks of different investment options under guidance.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are aware of the significance of investment operations, understand their basic concepts and are able to apply your knowledge in different investment situations. You are familiar with the financial markets and have the capabilities for following them. You know the basic elements of the financial markets and are capable of assessing the returns and risks of different investment options. You are able to find suitable financing instruments for the company, exercising due discretion.

Very Good 4
You are aware of the significance of investment operations, have comprehensive understanding of their basic concepts and are able to apply your knowledge in different investment situations. You have in-depth knowledge of the financial markets and have the capabilities for following them. You know the basic elements of the financial markets and are capable of independently assessing the returns and risks of different investment options. You are able to find suitable financing instruments for the company, exercising due discretion.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are aware of the significance of investment operations, have comprehensive understanding of their basic concepts and are able to apply your knowledge in different investment situations. You have in-depth knowledge of the financial markets and have the capabilities for following them. You know the basic elements of the financial markets and are capable of assessing the returns and risks of different investment options with comprehensive arguments. You are able to find suitable financing instruments for the company in line with the company’s investment and financing strategy, exercising critical discretion.

Prerequisites

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Further information

The course is suitable as part of studies in finance.