EBBA/2C – CASES IN FINANCE (10 ECTS)

Overview

This course uses case studies to give practical illustrations of financial problems. Students learn to deal with a range of cases systematically: identifying issues, determining possible impacts, evaluating proposals and producing solutions

Course Objectives

To bring financial decisions from the business world to the classroom, through the case method approach, by helping students develop decision-making skills in unstructured, uncertain, and complex (i.e., realistic) situations.

Learning content and outcomes

At the completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. To apply theory to practical situations/cases
2. To develop and analyze a business plan based on a business case
3. To improve analytical skills
4. To learn the analytical frameworks used to assess decisions that entrepreneurs and managers face

Assessment

55% – Classwork (review questions, homework, essay, and other related activities)
5% – Merits
40% – Final Exam

Bibliography

•  Case Studies in Finance: Managing for Corporate Value Creation by Bruner, Eades, Schill, 7th
  edition, New York, NY, 2014