Investment (HL00BD32-3002)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The course is suitable as part of studies in finance.

Finnish

Timetable 09.01.2023-28.04.2023
The whole course will arrange in Zoom.

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

Mäntyneva, M. (2016). Hallittu projekti : jäntevästä suunnittelusta menestykselliseen toteutukseen (1. painos). Helsinki: Kauppakamari. ISBN 978-952-246-401-9 (verkkoaineisto) ja ISBN 978-952-246-400-2 (nidottu).
Artto, K., Martinsuo, M. & Kujala, J. (2008). Projektiliiketoiminta (2. painos). Helsinki: WSOY. ISBN 978-952-92-8534-1 (verkkoaineisto).
Pelin, R. (2011). Projektihallinnan käsikirja (7. uud. painos). Helsinki: Projektijohtaminen Risto Pelin. ISBN 978-952-67201-1-1 (sidottu).
Puolamäki, E. & Ruusunen, P. (2009). Strategiset investoinnit : johtaminen, prosessit ja talouden ohjaus (1. painos). Helsinki: Tietosanoma. ISBN 978-951-885-291-2 (nidottu).
Saaranen, P., Kolttola, E. & Pösö, J. (2016). Liike-elämän matematiikka (11. uud. painos). Helsinki: Edita. ISBN 978-951-37-6971-0 (verkkojulkaisu) ja ISBN 978-951-37-6891-1 (nidottu).

Ari Karsikas

Possible company visitors will be confirmed during the course.

Main Campus

Exam will be held in during the week 17 .
Resit examinations (2) will be held according to Degree Regulations and the dates will be confirmed during the course.

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

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

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

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

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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.

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

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management

Face-to-face

5 cr

School of Business