MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Corporate Finance and Financial Markets BUS5066
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: Adam Smith Business School
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical developments and practical applications of corporate finance to resolve issues faced by managers in an ever-changing global environment. It focuses on enabling students to develop critical understanding of the issues concerning corporates and equip them with practical financial tools to make informed decisions and strategies to gain competitive edge.
Timetable
The course will be delivered 18 hours of blended sessions (6 seminars of 3 hours each) over five weeks where students are presented theory and applications; it includes asynchronous learning activities.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
1. Report; Individual; 2000 words; 100%; ILOs 1-3.
Course Aims
The course aims to provide key knowledge, practical insights and skills needed to make financial decisions in a complex financial environment. It aims to enable students with the appropriate toolset for them to apply concepts of investment and financing in everyday business practice.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the inter-relationship between financial markets, financial institutions, corporates, and external macro environment.
2. Assess various financial and investment strategies to make recommendations for creating value for various key stakeholders.
3. Critically appraise the applications of the tools and techniques of various valuation models.