Business Financing (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

The course implementation plan, numbers represent the weeks (12 weeks reserved for the course):

1 Introduction to Business Finance 2 × 2h Lecture + discussion
2 Financial Planning 2 × 2h Budgeting workshop + case
3 Cost Accounting Basics 2 × 2h Exercises + examples
4 Cost Behavior & Decision-Making 2 × 2h CVP analysis + group work
5 Sources of Finance 2 × 2h Lecture + comparison task
6 Corporate Finance 2 × 2h Case study + discussion
7 Investment Evaluation 2 × 2h NPV, IRR, payback exercises
8 Profitability Analysis 2 × 2h Spreadsheet workshop
9 Risk Management 2 × 2h Simulation + discussion
10 Financing Strategy 2 × 2h Planning task + peer review
11 Presentations 2 × 2h Financing plan presentations
12 Wrap-up & Exam 2 × 2h Final exam + reflection

Tavoitteet

The student is able to:
•estimate financial needs of a product and productization processes
•can present financing alternatives depending on the different financing needs
•Perform a product, project and investment profitability evaluation
•Understand cost structure, cost behavior and decision making and interconnections between them

Sisältö

•financial planning of business operations
•Basics of relevant Cost Accounting
•corporate finance
•investment calculation methods
•profitability of the investment
•sources of finance
•risk management in financing

Oppimateriaalit

There will be several materials used at the course:

Brealey, R.A., Myers, S.C., & Allen, F. (2020). Principles of Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill.
Drury, C. (2018). Management and Cost Accounting. Cengage.
Ross, S.A., Westerfield, R., & Jordan, B.D. (2022). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill.

In addition:

Selected articles from Harvard Business Review
Financial tools and calculators from Investopedia
Case studies from MIT Sloan Finance Lab

In addition there may be some other materials provided during the course.

Opetusmenetelmät

Different assignments during the course, assignments will be defined in more details in itslearning
Final exam

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The exam takes place at the last lecture of the course.

Re exam possibilities:
Wednesday: 13.05.2026 at 14-16​
Wednesday: 02.09.2026 at 14-16

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

The course follows the principles of sustainable development in accordance with the United Nations guidelines. These principles are reflected in various aspects of the Business Financing course.

Examples of how these principles are applied:

Sustainable Investment Decisions
Students learn to evaluate financing options that support environmentally and socially responsible business practices, such as green bonds and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria.

Long-Term Financial Planning
Emphasis is placed on financial strategies that promote long-term value creation rather than short-term profit maximization, aligning with sustainable development goals.

Risk Management and Sustainability
The course covers how sustainability-related risks—such as climate change, resource scarcity, and regulatory changes—impact financial decision-making.

Ethical Financing Models
Students explore financing models that prioritize ethical considerations, including microfinance, impact investing, and socially responsible banking.

Case Studies and Analysis
Real-world examples are used to demonstrate how companies integrate sustainability into their financial strategies and reporting.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Estimated workload: 135 hours of work.
* Group work and individual work takes place also outside the lectures.
* Lectures: 2 x 2h x 12 weeks

1 Introduction to Business Finance 2 × 2h Lecture + discussion
2 Financial Planning 2 × 2h Budgeting workshop + case
3 Cost Accounting Basics 2 × 2h Exercises + examples
4 Cost Behavior & Decision-Making 2 × 2h CVP analysis + group work
5 Sources of Finance 2 × 2h Lecture + comparison task
6 Corporate Finance 2 × 2h Case study + discussion
7 Investment Evaluation 2 × 2h NPV, IRR, payback exercises
8 Profitability Analysis 2 × 2h Spreadsheet workshop
9 Risk Management 2 × 2h Simulation + discussion
10 Financing Strategy 2 × 2h Planning task + peer review
11 Presentations 2 × 2h Financing plan presentations
12 Wrap-up & Exam 2 × 2h Final exam + reflection

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Financing Needs Report 15%
Investment Profitability Analysis 15%
Financing Plan Presentation 15%
Final Exam 50%
Learning Diary 5%

Pass criteria: Minimum 50% total score and completion of all mandatory assignments.

Hylätty (0)

The course remains failed as long as the exam has been successfully passed.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Demonstrates basic understanding with notable gaps or inaccuracies.
Application of financial tools is superficial or partially incorrect.
Financing plans are underdeveloped or unrealistic.
Communication lacks clarity or structure.
Reflection is minimal or disconnected from course content.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Demonstrates solid understanding of key concepts with minor gaps.
Applies financial tools correctly but with limited depth or originality.
Financing plans and analyses are logical but may lack strategic insight.
Communication is clear but may need refinement.
Reflection shows engagement but may be surface-level.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Demonstrates deep understanding of financial concepts and tools.
Applies methods accurately and insightfully to realistic scenarios.
Produces well-structured, strategic financing plans and profitability analyses.
Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and oral formats.
Shows strong engagement and reflection throughout the course.

Lisätiedot

The course communication channel will be itslearning