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Syllabus 2024-25 - 11121007 - Introduction to Finance (Introducción a las finanzas)
- Level 1: Tutorial support sessions, materials and exams in this language
- Level 2: Tutorial support sessions, materials, exams and seminars in this language
- Level 3: Tutorial support sessions, materials, exams, seminars and regular lectures in this language
| DEGREE: | Grado en Administración y dirección de empresas |
| FACULTY: | FACULTY OF LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ACADEMIC YEAR: | 2024-25 |
| COURSE: | Introduction to Finance |
| NAME: Introduction to Finance | |||||
| CODE: 11121007 | ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024-25 | ||||
| LANGUAGE: English | LEVEL: 3 | ||||
| ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 | YEAR: 1 | SEMESTER: SC | |||
| NAME: CARRILLO HIDALGO, ISABEL | ||
| DEPARTMENT: U137 - ECONOMÍA FINANCIERA Y CONTABILIDAD | ||
| FIELD OF STUDY: 230 - ECONOMÍA FINANCIERA Y CONTABILIDAD | ||
| OFFICE NO.: 90 - 134 | E-MAIL: ihidalgo@ujaen.es | P: 953212189 |
| WEBSITE: - | ||
| ORCID: - | ||
| LANGUAGE: - | LEVEL: 3 | |
Unit 1. Introduction to finance
Unit 2. The time value of money.
Unit 3. Annuities.
Unit 4. Loan operations.
Unit 5. Business investment and financing
Unit 6. The financial structure of the company
Unit 7. The cost of capital of a financing project
Unit 8. Investment evaluation. Decision criteria
Unit 9. Capital budgeting
Theory classes will be developed by exposing the contents of the subject by the teacher, solving the doubts and questions that arise from the students during them. Likewise, it will be possible for the teacher to address questions to the students about the concepts that are being studied at all times in order to carry out the corresponding assessment of attendance and active participation in class.
The practical classes will be held in computer rooms, using the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet program. The first sessions of practical classes will be devoted to the student's familiarization with the computer program, the rest being dedicated to solving the practices of the subject. As in the case of the theoretical classes, the teacher may direct the students to questions related to the concepts of the subject in order to evaluate the attendance and active participation in class section.
In addition, certain topics will be taught through the inverted class, in which the work of certain learning processes is transferred outside the classroom and uses class time, together with the teacher's experience, to facilitate and enhance other acquisition processes. and practice of knowledge within the classroom.
Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support
ORDINARY CALL
Theoretic concepts (40%): for the ordinary exams (May-June), the student's knowledge on these concepts will be assessed by a final test.
Practical skills (60%): for the ordinary exams (May-June), the student will take various exercises during the classes (10%), as well as the final exam (50%).
EXTRA-ORDINARY CALLS
For the extra-ordinary calls, there will be only one final exam (100%): theoretic (40%) and practice (60%).
- Fundamentals of corporate finance Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, Alan J. Marcus. Edition: 7th ed. Author: Brealey, Richard A.. Publisher: McGraw-Hill Irwin (Library)
- Corporate and project finance modeling : theory and practice Edward Bodmer.. Edition: -. Author: Bodmer, E. (Edward), author.. Publisher: Wiley (Library)
| Educación de calidad |
| Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico |
| Reducción de las desigualdades |
| Producción y consumo responsables |
| Acción por el clima |
It is important to recognize the growing relevance of the SDGs
promoted by the United Nations. These global goals aim to address
critical challenges, such as poverty, inequality, climate change
and sustainability, and are applicable in a wide variety of fields,
including finance.
The SDGs that can be linked to the Introduction to Finance
subject are described below.
SDG 4: Quality Education:
This SDG is especially relevant in the context of the
Introduction to Finance subject. Linking SDG 4 with this subject
not only reinforces the commitment to providing quality education,
but also highlights the importance of financial education in
training informed and responsible individuals in the field of
finance. This focus on quality education contributes to a better
future in which people are prepared to make informed financial
decisions and actively participate in society.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth:
This objective focuses on the promotion of sustainable
economic growth and the creation of decent employment, fundamental
aspects of financial and business management. The subject prepares
students to understand how financial and investment decisions
affect economic growth, job creation and financial stability.
Projects and financial strategies are also evaluated from a
sustainable perspective, emphasizing the three dimensions, which is
essential for the promotion of equitable and lasting economic
development. This approach contributes to training future financial
professionals aware of their role in promoting responsible and
sustainable economic growth.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities:
SDG 10 is linked to the Introduction to Finance subject in
several ways. Not only is it important to emphasize the importance
of reducing economic and social inequalities, but this subject
prepares students to understand how finance can be a tool to
achieve a more equitable world. This approach contributes to
training future financial professionals aware of their role in
promoting a more just society and reducing economic and social
disparities. The topic of financial inclusion is worked on, as well
as the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility is reported.
SDG 12. Responsible Consumption and Production:
The integration of SDG 12 highlights the importance of
financially responsible production and consumption and how
financial decisions can influence sustainability. It prepares
students to consider these aspects in their future career and
enables them to make financial decisions that take into account not
only economic benefit, but also social and environmental impact.
This approach contributes to training future financial
professionals aware of their role in promoting responsible
financial and investment practices.
SDG 13: Climate Action:
It is essential to prepare students to consider the
environmental impact of their financial decisions. The subject
promotes awareness and the adoption of sustainable financial
practices in line with the sustainable development objectives, with
the assessment of investment projects focused on reducing the
carbon footprint and CO2 emissions. In addition, financial products
are analyzed, offered by entities and organizations, with more
beneficial conditions if they are for the financing of sustainable
projects. This perspective helps train future financial
professionals aware of their role in combating climate change and
promoting a more sustainable world.
1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES
If the classroom capacity is sufficient for all enrolled students, so that the mandatory social distancing measures are respected, the classes will be face-to-face for 100% of the students.
If the classroom capacity is not enough, the teaching will be face-to face for 25-50% of the students depending on the capacity of the classroom, in the schedule assigned, and videoconference broadcast to the rest, with periodic rotation of students, as determined by the Center.
2. EVALUATION SYSTEM.
Regarding the final evaluation exam, it will be preferably face-to-face, respecting the sanitary distances and the capacity limitation.
In the event that it is not possible to carry out the final exam face-to-face, the evaluation system will be the same followed in case of face-to-face teaching, with some modifications:
ORDINARY CALL
a) Attendance and/or participation in face-to-face and/or virtual calsses (10%).
b) Theoretic concepts (40%): the evaluation will be carried out through continuous assesment with two virtual tests throughout the course.
c) Practical skills (50%): the evaluable practical activities (10%) will be delivered virtually and a virtual practical final exam (40%) will be carried out.
EXTRAORDINARY CALLS
For the extra-ordinary calls, there will be only one final exam (100%): theoretic (50%) and practice (50%), that will be carried out virtually.
3. RESOURCES
To carry out the teaching and assessment activities mentioned above, it will be necessary to have the following resources:
a) Audiovisual retransmission system for theoretical and practical classes.
b) The students will need to have the computer and telecommunications means to be able to view the retransmitted classes, as well as solve the assessment tests and be able to record the corresponding videos.
c) Assessment exams, especially practical ones, will require the use of spreadsheets. In the event that the students do not have the required program, they will be able to access it through the virtual PCs of the University of Jaén.
d) Communication between faculty and students will be carried out using the systems used at the University of Jaén, in particular the University's virtual teaching platform and the Google suite.
c) During the assessments (theoretical tests and in the final exam), a parallel connection will be made through videoconference between the students and the teacher. Therefore, students must be provided with a webcam and and internet connection.
1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Classes (theory and practice) will be taught telematically, and may be synchronous or asynchronous.
2. EVALUATION SYSTEM.
The evaluation system will be the same followed in case of face-to-face teaching, with some modifications:
ORDINARY CALL
a) Attendance and/or participation in virtual calsses (10%).
b) Theoretic concepts (40%): the evaluation will be carried out through continuous assesment with two virtual tests throughout the course.
c) Practical skills (50%): the evaluable practical activities (10%) will be delivered virtually and a virtual practical final exam (40%) will be carried out.
EXTRAORDINARY CALLS
For the extra-ordinary calls, there will be only one final exam (100%): theoretic (50%) and practice (50%), that will be carried out virtually.
3. RESOURCES
To carry out the teaching and assessment activities mentioned above, it will be necessary to have the following resources:
a) Audiovisual retransmission system for theoretical and practical classes.
b) The students will need to have the computer and telecommunications means to be able to view the retransmitted classes, as well as solve the assessment tests and be able to record the corresponding videos.
c) Assessment exams, especially practical ones, will require the use of spreadsheets. In the event that the students do not have the required program, they will be able to access it through the virtual PCs of the University of Jaén.
d) Communication between faculty and students will be carried out using the systems used at the University of Jaén, in particular the University's virtual teaching platform and the Google suite.
c) During the assessments (theoretical tests and in the final exam), a parallel connection will be made through videoconference between the students and the teacher. Therefore, students must be provided with a webcam and and internet connection.
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