This course aims at giving the student a comprehensive picture of what corporate finance is and why and how it affects the overall economy. This course introduces the fundamentals of corporate finance with applications to innovation, technical change and economic growth. You will learn about valuation of projects and firms, capital structure and budgeting, corporate governance etc, i.e. the key elements to corporate finance. We will then actively apply this knowledge to different fields of real economic activity with special attention on innovation and economic growth.
AI2901 Corporate Finance and Markets I 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AI2901 (Spring 2012–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AI2901 (Spring 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After having completed this course you will know how firms finance their investments and what types of financial instruments they use. Be familiar with the markets where these financial instruments are traded and why the financial sector is crucial for the functioning of the overall economy. The course also introduces topics such as why countries have different financial systems and how finance affects innovation and technical change.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A completed Bachelor's degree including at least 30 credits in mathematics/economics/statistics and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS eg).
Literature
- Principles of Corporate Finance, Brealy, R.A., Myers, S. C., Allen, F.
- Additional papers and materials
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written Exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Exam
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Main field of study
The Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle