Finance

LLSMG2001  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

Finance
5.0 credits
30.0 h + 10.0 h
1q

Teacher(s)
Tesolin Giorgio ;
Language
Français
Online resources

https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=7163

Main themes
The following themes in the field of corporate finance will be addressed: - Introduction to finance and presentation of the financial system; - Decision making under uncertainty; - Analysis and evaluation of investment projects; - Analysis and evaluation of basic financial assets; - The financing structure
Aims
Having regard to the LO of the programme X, this activity contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LO:
  • 1. Corporate citizenship 1.1. 'Look critically ' 1.2.Decide and act by incorporating ethical and humanistic values ,' 1.3. Decide and act responsibly ' 2. Combine knowledge 2.1. Master a core knowledge.. 2.3. Articulate the acquired knowledge from different areas of management 2.4. Articulate management knowledge with other areas ' 2.5. Articulate and apply the acquired knowledge ' 3. A scientific and pragmatic approach 3.1. Conduct an analytical reasoning ' 3.2. Collect, select and analyze information , ' 3.3.Consider problems using a pragmatic approach , ' 3.4. Perceptively synthesize 'diagnosis ' 3.5.Produce implementable solutions' 4. Entrepreneurship and ability to evolve 4.1.Reflect on and evolve content, process and aims of professional practices. 4.2. Initiate, develop and implement ideas around a new product, service, process ' 4.3. ' integrate, collaborate and actively drive forward collective actions for change' 5. Work in intedisciplinary environment 5.1.Understand the inner workings of an organization ' 5.2.Position ... the functioning of an organization, in its ...socio-economic dimensions' 6. Teamwork 6.1. Work in a team and integrate...  7.Apply management topics to its business 7.1. Integrate the 6 management topics .. in its actiivity, project' 7.2. Clearly define the aims of its activity ' 7.3. Disseminate rigorous management approach ' 8. Listening and Communication 8.1. Persuade and negotiate ' 8.2. Express a clear and structured message' 9. Enlargment of its own competencies 9.1. Personal development ' 9.2. Quick and autonomous study' 9.3. Questioning and development fo its own paradigms'
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
  • - This course aims at providing the students with the core elements of the financial analysis. - By completing the course successfully, the student will be able to place the financial decision problems of a company in a theoretical framework.- By completing the course successfully, the student will be able to develop a coherent reasoning in order to understand and solve those problems rationally (asset valuation, financial structure, etc).

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Evaluation methods

Participation in the course and practical work; written final exam.

Content

Content: After introducing the basic financial concepts and decision making under uncertainty, the course will deal with the main financial decisions that a company has to face (financing decision, investment decision, dividend policy, etc.). Methods: Lectures and practical sessions where the students will be given the opportunity to solve case studies and exercises.

Bibliography

: and available on line and available on line . BOOK : Bodie & Merton, Finance, Pearson Education, 2011 not compulsory and available on line Supports available on line are on ICAMPUS.

Other information

References : - Main reference: Z. Bodie & R. Merton, 2007, Finance, Ed. Pearson Education, Edition française dirigée par Ch.Thibierge, Paris; - Complementary references: P. Vernimmen, 2005, Finance d Entreprise, Edition Dalloz, Paris, 6ème édition. R. Cobbaut, 1997, Théorie Financière, Edition Economica, Paris, 4ème édition. A. Quintart, R. Zisswiller, 1991, Théorie de la Finance, Edition P.U.F., Paris. -Other specific references: Provided during the class.

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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [60] in Management
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