- Docente: Mattia Mantovani
- Credits: 6
- SSD: SECS-P/09
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Economics and business (cod. 9202)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Economics and business (cod. 9202)
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from Feb 23, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of financial assets valuation and problems within different trading markets. At the end of the course the student will be able to: - analyse the financing alternatives available to companies; - understand the economic and financial problems of the contexts in which firms and investors operate; - analyse the issue procedures of financial assets (i.e., issue of bonds and stocks).
Course contents
This course provides the students with a disciplined framework for the analysis and valuation of firms based on the following five steps:
- Industry & Business strategy Analysis;
- Accounting Analysis;
- Financial Analysis (i.e., Profitability, Risk and Growth);
- Prospective Analysis: Forecasting; and
- Prospective Analysis: Valuation of Firms.
The above framework will be applied entirely on a final group project (i.e., part of the final grade).
Readings/Bibliography
During the first day of class, more textbook details will be shared.
Teaching methods
1- Frontal lessons by the professor explaining the contents of the course.
2- Excel lab to practice financial modeling
3- A dedicated tutor
Assessment methods
This is the assessment grid: (a) <18 insufficient; (b) 18-23 sufficient; (c) 24-27 average/good; (d) 28-30 very good; (e) 30 cum laude excellent/outstanding.
Office hours
See the website of Mattia Mantovani