The teaching unit introduces students to corporate financial decisions and to the main topics concerning the interaction between companies and investors in financial markets.
The course aims at developing the institutional contents related to the tasks of the finance function within corporate management, with a focus on both the most recent developments in theory and on operational and applicative aspects. In particular, the criteria and methodologies for the valuation of corporate investments, the principles and methodologies underlying the determination of the cost of capital and the risk-return ratio, as well as the criteria related to financing choices are developed.
At the end of the teaching unit, students will be able to: - Describe the role and functions of the financial manager (in typical corporate contexts). - Apply the main project evaluation techniques (to corporate investment cases). - Estimate the cost of capital and analyze the risk-return relationship (using provided data or case studies). - Identify the managerial principles governing corporate financing decisions (in proposed business scenarios). - Distinguish the main sources and instruments of financing (in relation to the different stages of the company life cycle).
A thorough understanding of Business Administration, General Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Accounting, and Statistics is fundamental for understanding the topics of Corporate Finance.
The teaching unit includes lectures, case studies, seminars and workshops with professionals, assignments using the Aulaweb platform, self-assessment tests, and instant polls as participatory teaching tools. Personalized support is available for students with learning disabilities or special needs, in accordance with University guidelines. Attendance is not compulsory.
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Elena Lagomarsino elena.lagomarsino@unige.it, the Department's disability liaison.
Part I - Investment Project Evaluation
Part II- Cost of Equity
Part III - CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Main textbook
Alternatively or in addition:
Ricevimento: Office hours are published on Aulaweb course page at the beginning of the course For other hours please contact the teacher via email. Always check Aulaweb news for update and changes
LAURA NIERI (President)
STEFANO PISERA' (President)
Second semester. The start date of the teaching unit will be published on the academic calendar available on the Department website
Written exam. Further details on the exam procedures will be provided at the beginning of the teaching unit.
Learning outcomes are assessed through a written exam, consisting of theoretical and practical questions on the topics covered. Evaluation criteria include the accuracy of answers, the ability to apply learned methodologies, and clarity of exposition.
