Learn how capital markets function.
Apply knowledge to financial problems, capital budgeting and investment decisions.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of finance. Students learn how capital markets function and how individuals and companies wishing to raise capital approach financial markets. Students learn how to make investment decisions. The basic concepts of risk and return shall be taught. Equity markets and Bond markets are introduced and the tools with which to price stocks, bonds and other financial assets, which trade on financial markets, are covered. Analytical problems are applied to financial problems during tutorial group meetings to ensure students are provided with a solid grounding in finance from both a corporate and a personal perspective.

ISBN: 9781292446318 (book) OR ISBN: 9781292446356 (Pearson eText book) TITLE: Corporate Finance, Global Edition AUTHOR: Berk & De Marzo EDITION: 6th / 2023

The course EBC1027 is in transition for the bachelor Fiscal Economics. This does NOT affect EBC1025, EBC1026, and EBC1028.
See the Bachelor Education and Examination Regulations for more information.

The following rule applies to bachelor Fiscal Economics students.
TRANSITIONAL REGULATION (EBC1027):
The bachelor Fiscal Economics has been discontinued.

There will be repeat education for year 1 and year 2 courses up to and including academic year 2025-2026 and exam-only up to and including academic year 2026-2027. For year 3 courses there will be repeat education up to and including 2026-2027 and exam-only up to and including academic year 2027-2028.

Whether a course is in transition, cancelled, or replaced may depend on the cohort you are in. Sometimes there are additional criteria. It is therefore very important to carefully read the EER and the addendum so you can apply the rules to your individual situation.


PREREQUISITES:
* An advanced level of English.
* No specific required knowledge requested.