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2015/2016  MA-MMBSO1014U  Investment Analysis, Risk Management and Finance

English Title
Investment Analysis, Risk Management and Finance

Course information

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
Course coordinator
  • Bent Petersen - Department of Strategic Management and Globalization (SMG)
Main academic disciplines
  • Finance
  • Accounting
Last updated on 20-08-2015
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.
Examination
Investment Analysis, Risk Management and Finance:
Exam ECTS 5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Group exam, max. 2 students in the group
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
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.

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