Corporate Finance
About the course
This course may be taken as a singular course.
Corporate managers must make important decisions to sustain and maximize value of the firm. This course provides the basic tools and frameworks for making these decisions.
The theories and methods developed in this course builds on the basic skills taught in an introductory course in finance, like; BED-2020 Investering og finansiering.
Objectives of the course
Students who have successfully completed the course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- Has a broad understanding on the relation between risk and return.
- Has knowledge of the basic issues involved in how firms finance their investment projects and companies, and knowledge of how investment and financing decisions interrelate.
- Has an understanding of financial statements from a financial perspective.
- Has knowledge of initiatives and standards related to sustainable investments.
- Can refresh their knowledge, and know the research and development work in the field of corporate finance.
Skills:
The candidate:
- Can evaluate firm performance using financial statements.
- Can determine the appropriate mix of equity and debt to apply to a project or business.
- Assess how sustainability considerations may influence investment decisions.
General competence:
The candidate:
- Should be able to make investing and financing decisions as a corporate manager consistent with the principles of finance using pertinent tools.
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BED-2513 Corporate Finance 7.5 ects
- BED-2032 Corporate Finance 7.5 ects
- BED-2032NETT Corporate Finance 7.5 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is available for inbound exchange students.
This course has academic prerequisites. Please see the «Admission requirements» section for more information.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Assignment | Hand in: 29.05.2026 14:00 Weighting: 60/100 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| School exam | Date: 04.05.2026 09:00 Duration: 4 Hours Weighting: 40/100 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Oral presentation | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
- Oral presentation (Approved /not approved)