2015/2016
MA-MMBSO1014U Investment Analysis, Risk Management and
Finance
English Title |
Investment Analysis, Risk Management
and Finance |
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Language |
English |
Course ECTS |
5 ECTS |
Type |
Mandatory |
Level |
Part Time Master |
Duration |
One Quarter |
Start time of the course |
Autumn |
Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for Master of Business Administration in Shipping
and Logistics
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Course
coordinator |
- Bent Petersen - Department of Strategic Management and
Globalization (SMG)
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Main academic
disciplines |
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Last updated on
20-08-2015
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Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students
should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor
mistakes or errors:
- Analyse and explain the main accounting reports and be able to
calculate main performance measure ratios from these reports
- Conduct a complete investment appraisal for an investment
project
- Identify the role of and the types of financing
- Compare the tools available for risk management, like swaps,
futures, forward contracts, options etc. and how they can be
applied in shipping
- Explore and resolve an issue and reflect on the assumptions and
consequences of the chosen assumptions or
tools.
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Examination |
Investment
Analysis, Risk Management and Finance:
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Exam ECTS |
5 |
Examination form |
Home assignment - written product |
Individual or group exam |
Group exam, max. 2 students in the
group |
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If a written product is produced by more than one
student, and if there is no oral defense of the product, the
students must show what their individual contributions are, and in
such a way that it is ensured that individual assessment is
possible. |
Size of written product |
Max. 20 pages |
Assignment type |
Project |
Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date
and time. |
Grading scale |
7-step scale |
Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and second internal
examiner |
Exam period |
Autumn |
Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary
exam
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Course content and
structure |
This module presents the basic theory and practical applications
of methods of investment analysis (capital budgeting), some basic
principles of financial accounting and performance measurements.
The module introduces theories and methods of risk management with
a discussion of how to apply the methods in practice. It also
covers discussions on empirical material related to the functions
of financial markets and the financing of the firm. The
presentation of case studies covers financing of ships and shipping
companies.
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Teaching methods |
The module is very interactive and
will combine lectures, discussions, group work and case
presentations. Participants are requested to read the compulsory
reading identified in the programme. Overall the teaching format
relies heavily on the integration of real issues from participants
and other companies. |
Last updated on
20-08-2015