• Investment (HL00BD32-3002),
         09.01.2023 – 28.04.2023,  5 cr  (HTL21S1, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    -
    Course contents
    During the course, financial markets and services, shares, bonds, debentures, options, investment analysis methods, investor psychology and investment and financing strategies will be discussed.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 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.
    Further information
    The course is suitable as part of studies in finance.

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

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

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    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).

    Lecturer(s)

    Ari Karsikas

    Working life cooperation

    Possible company visitors will be confirmed during the course.

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    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.

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

    Learning assignments and 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

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Content scheduling

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

    Groups
    • HTL21S1
    • ZJA23KH
    • HTL21SIY
    • HTLFIN
    Alternative learning 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.

    Seats

    0 - 40

    Assessment methods

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

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business