EXPORT-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT - IMC Fachhochschule Krems

� calculate NPV and IRR;
� compare stocks to bonds;
� propose a plan for fixed-rate investments;
� report to client/superior.
Prerequisites / Level
None
Course Description
Given the introductory nature of this course, the prime objective is to introduce the
student to the basic concepts of financial mathematics. Bond and stock valuation will be
covered. Different methods of rising capital and capital budgeting will be discussed.
Further learning objectives include understanding the basic structures and terminology
used by finance academics and practitioners and to obtain the ability to carry out basic
financial calculations.
Literature
Lecturer handouts with references given to:
Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C., Allen, F. (2006); Corporate Finance; 8th Ed.; NY: McGraw-
Hill
Weston, J. F., Besley, S. Brigham, E. F. (1996); Essentials of Managerial Finance; 11th
Ed., Forth Worth, TX: Dryden
Teaching Methods
This course will be held primarily as a lecture, certain cases and topics will be discussed
in class, additional group work and discussions and also two self-learning units
accompanied by the lecturer using eLearning tools and the IMC eDesktop completes the
concept.
As basic financial mathematics is an important subject of this class, some exercises will
be completed in class and some exercises will be handed out as assignments. Students
are advised to bring a calculator to class in order to be able to practise financial
calculations. Depending on the material covered in the lectures the exercise work will
consist of individual problem solving, group work or dealing with case studies.
Furthermore, at the beginning of some of the lectures specific assignments will be
presented by the students. The assignments can, on the one hand, be small research
reports about specifically selected financial topics. On the other hand, the assignments
can be tasks that require the individual solving of mathematical problems. The lectures
will provide an extensive theoretical background as well as practical examples.
Evaluation
Assignments, mid-term exam, final exam
Research Methodology II
Semester Hours per week Subject code ECTS
Spring 2 RESM 3
Learning Outcomes / Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to support in writing their first academic research paper.
The main focus is put on the upcoming work for successful completion of their studies.
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