Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Financial Management
Course Code
SBUEK_221
Branch of Science
Economics and Business; Finances and Loan
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Management Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inna Dovladbekova
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Raise awareness of financial management theories and their role in business management, to develop skills of using the acquired knowledge in scientific research, practical entrepreneurship and educational process for working with students.
Preliminary Knowledge
Principles of financial and business management have been mastered.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the course the students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of: • theoretical concepts of financial management and the most up-to-date knowledge; • diverse approaches to creating and managing business financial resources. Students are able to demonstrate their ability to manage methods of financial management and analytical techniques.
Skills
1.Students are able to independently evaluate and choose: • methods of financial analysis of the business; • methods for evaluating investment projects; • optimal forms of financing that are in line with the concept of capital cost and structure.
Competences
1.Students are able, through independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation: • to identify the financial performance and problems of a company; • to evaluate the types of financing and set out the directions for further development of financing; • to define methods for evaluating investment projects; • to identify the directions for increasing the value of the company; • to use the principles of financial management in the overall business management process.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature analysis. Accomplishment of practical tasks according to the study course plan and participation in discussions; analysis of practical cases in financial management of a company.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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• Active participation in lectures and seminars – 25%.
• Accomplishment of independent work – 75%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Components of the financial management theory. Theoretical concepts of modern financial management.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Financial analysis techniques and financial planning.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Financial analysis techniques and financial planning.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Investment planning and evaluation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Investment planning and evaluation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business financing models. Long-term financing.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cost of capital and capital structure. Company value.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cost of capital and capital structure. Company value.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Financial analysis techniques and financial planning.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Investment planning and evaluation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Investment planning and evaluation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business financing models. Long-term financing.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, Franklin Allen. Principles of Corporate Finance. The McGraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, 11th ed., 2014, 889 P.
2.
Chad J. Zutter. Principles of Managerial Finance. University of Pittsburgh, Scott B. Smart, Indiana University, New York, NY: Pearson, 15th ed., 2019, 974 P.
3.
Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Jeffrey Jaffe, Bradford Jordan Corporate Finance. Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin, 11th ed., 2016, 980 P.
4.
Atrill P., McLaney E. Management Accounting for Decision Makers. Harlow: Pearson Education, 9th ed., 2018, 566 P.
5.
Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, Franklin Allen. Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 9th ed., 2008, 1028 P.
Additional Reading
1.
Robert Higgins. Analysis for Financial Management. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 11th ed., 2015, 437 P.
2.
Lawrence J. Gitman. Principles of Managerial Finance. Pearson International Edition, 12th ed., 2009, 848 P.
3.
Robert Alan Hill Strategic Financial Management. Available from: http://bookboon.com/en/strategic-financial-management-ebook
4.
Robert Alan Hill Strategic Financial Management: Exercises. Available from: http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/details.php?ebook=4142
Other Information Sources
1.
European Financial Management Journal Available from: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/bpl/eufm
2.
International Journal of Applied Finance for Non-Financial Managers Available from: http://www.managementjournals.com/journals/finance/index
3.
Financial Analysts Journal (FAJ), CFA Institute Available from: http://www.cfapubs.org/loi/faj
4.
Professional Investor, CFA Society United Kingdom Available from: https://www.cfauk.org/pi-listing#gsc.tab=0
5.
Professional Investor, CFA Institute Available from: https://www.cfainstitute.org/learning/investor/Pages/index.aspx
6.
LURSOFT datu bāzes Pieejams no: https://www.lursoft.lv/
7.
CFI resources Available from: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/