00059L - BUSINESS FINANCE

The Course offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how Corporate Finance principles are applied in business management. Through the presentation of key theoretical frameworks, the analysis of real-world case studies, and the resolution of practical problems, students are supported in developing a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The primary objective of the Course is to foster the development of students’ analytical skills and to enhance their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to both academic study and real-world business practice. In particular, the Course introduces the methods and tools employed by CFOs to assess the costs and benefits associated with investment and financing decisions. Central to the programme are the concepts of “value creation” and the “time value of money”, which are fundamental to understanding the principles underpinning the acquisition and utilisation of capital in modern enterprises. Through problem-solving exercises carried out both in class and independently, students gain the capacity to address practical and complex financial challenges. By the end of the Course, students who have assimilated the topics and methodologies presented will be equipped to tackle typical CFO-related issues using a rigorous, logical, and scientifically grounded approach. In alignment with the overarching objectives of the degree programme, students will be expected to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:• Knowledge and Understanding - Students should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the core principles underlying corporate finance and their theoretical foundations.• Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding - Students should be able to rework and critically apply the concepts and methods covered during the Course to both further academic study and future professional practice.• Independent Judgment - Students should be capable of gathering, interpreting, and integrating data and information provided throughout the Course, thereby formulating informed and autonomous judgements.• Communication Skills - Students should be able to express and articulate the concepts learned with clarity, coherence, and academic precision.