Sustainable Investing and FinanceLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: R301DL65OJ
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Tarja Tammia
Objective
The student understands the main principles of financing. He/she knows the connection between risk and return.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and the cost of capital.
The student is familiar with the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
The student knows how to make investment calculations and understands the meaning of time value of money.
He/ she knows the role of financial analysis in investing and finance.
Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence
Content
- Corporate financing
- Financial markets
- Time value of money
- Investing theories
- Investment calculations
- Sustainability in investing
Qualifications
NULL
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the main principles of financing and is able to perform basic calculations for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and knows the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
He/she knows the meaning of sustainable investing.
Level 2
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands and is able to utilize the principles of financing. The student is able to calculate for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and understands the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing,
He/she understands the impact of sustainability for investing.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the principles of financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations.
He/she understands company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
The student is able to apply his/her knowledge of sustainability and investing for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals
Level 4
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations with some analyse.
He/she has a good understanding of company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student demonstrates a deep knowledge of investing and finance and is able to make alternative calculations and analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give reasoned recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 10.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- International Business
Teachers
- Minna Kangasvieri
- Sini Turpeenniemi
Responsible person
Minna Kangasvieri
Student groups
-
R31D22SInternational Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2022
Objective
The student understands the main principles of financing. He/she knows the connection between risk and return.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and the cost of capital.
The student is familiar with the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
The student knows how to make investment calculations and understands the meaning of time value of money.
He/ she knows the role of financial analysis in investing and finance.
Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence
Content
- Corporate financing
- Financial markets
- Time value of money
- Investing theories
- Investment calculations
- Sustainability in investing
Location and time
From September 8th until the 9th of December 2023
Materials
- Mayo, H.B, 2019. Investments: An Introduction, Thirteenth Editon. - Brechner & Bergeman, Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers)
Teaching methods
Lectures, teamwork, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.
Exam schedules
Study unit's exam is on the 5th of December 2023.
Retake exams are in Spring 2024.
All assignments must be submitted by the 8th of December 2023 in order to get your grade in 2023.
Completion alternatives
None
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the main principles of financing and is able to perform basic calculations for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and knows the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
He/she knows the meaning of sustainable investing.
Level 2
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands and is able to utilize the principles of financing. The student is able to calculate for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and understands the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing,
He/she understands the impact of sustainability for investing.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the principles of financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations.
He/she understands company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
The student is able to apply his/her knowledge of sustainability and investing for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals
Level 4
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations with some analyse.
He/she has a good understanding of company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student demonstrates a deep knowledge of investing and finance and is able to make alternative calculations and analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give reasoned recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
A more detailed assessment plan is given in the implementation plan.
Individual Exam 55% (0/1 -5)
Individual Investment Portfolio 25% (0/1 -5)
Individual assignment package (pass/fail)
Group assignment 20 % (0/1 -5)
Study unit's exam is on the 5th of December 2023.
Retake exams are in Spring 2024.
All assignments must be submitted by the 8th of December 2023 in order to get your grade in 2023.
Notice! Using AI -tools (for example ChatGPT) is forbidden in this study unit since it hinders the learning of the students and achieving the learning goals. Turnitin is able to recognize the use of AI.
Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis
Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.
Qualifications
NULL
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 29.08.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 08.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- International Business
Teachers
- Minna Kangasvieri
- Sini Turpeenniemi
Responsible person
Minna Kangasvieri
Student groups
-
R31D21SInternational Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2021
Objective
The student understands the main principles of financing. He/she knows the connection between risk and return.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and the cost of capital.
The student is familiar with the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
The student knows how to make investment calculations and understands the meaning of time value of money.
He/ she knows the role of financial analysis in investing and finance.
Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence
Content
- Corporate financing
- Financial markets
- Time value of money
- Investing theories
- Investment calculations
- Sustainability in investing
Location and time
From September 5th until the 9th of December 2022
Materials
- Mayo, H.B, 2019. Investments: An Introduction, Thirteenth Editon.
- Brechner & Bergeman, Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers)
Teaching methods
Lectures, teamwork, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.
Exam schedules
Exam is on week 43 on campus.
Retake exams will be organized in November - December depending on the need.
Completion alternatives
None
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the main principles of financing and is able to perform basic calculations for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and knows the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
He/she knows the meaning of sustainable investing.
Level 2
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands and is able to utilize the principles of financing. The student is able to calculate for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and understands the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing,
He/she understands the impact of sustainability for investing.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the principles of financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations.
He/she understands company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
The student is able to apply his/her knowledge of sustainability and investing for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals
Level 4
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations with some analyse.
He/she has a good understanding of company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student demonstrates a deep knowledge of investing and finance and is able to make alternative calculations and analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give reasoned recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
A more detailed assessment plan is given in the implementation plan.
Individual Exam 55% (0/1 -5)
Individual Investment Portfolio 20% (0/1 -5)
Individual assignment package 5% (pass/fail)
Group assignment 20 % (0/1 -5)
Study unit's exam is on the 24th of October 2022.
Retake exams are in November 2022 and February 2023.
All assignments must be submitted by the 8th of December 2022 in order to get your grade in 2022.
Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Ouriginal) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesishttps://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.
Qualifications
NULL