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Syllabus 2024-25 - 11122009 - Finance Management 2 (Dirección financiera I)

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DEGREE: Grado en Administración y dirección de empresas
FACULTY: FACULTY OF LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024-25
COURSE: Finance Management 2
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Finance Management 2
CODE: 11122009 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024-25
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 3
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 3 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
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
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

 

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

Unit 1.- Investment and business financing: The economic-financial structure of the company.

SECTION 2. EVALUATION OF INVESTMENT-FINANCING PROJECTS UNDER CONDITIONS OF CERTAINTY

Unit 2.- Business investment. Explanatory variables of the economic profitability of a project.

Unit 3.- Long-term business financing. Explanatory variables of the cost of capital of a project.

Unit 4.- Valuation and selection criteria of investment-financing projects.

Unit 6.-Assessment of investment/financing alternatives through incrementality. Tax effect.

SECTION 3. Evaluation of investment-financing projects under risk conditions.

Unit 7.- Risk in investment-financing decisions.

 

These contents connect with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mainly, the units related to sustainable investment and financing, and the non-financial balance of the company will reinforce SDGs 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 and 16, through targets 1.4 , 4.4, 4.7, 4.c, 5.1, 8.3, 8.5, 8.10, 9.3, 10.2, 10.3, 12.1, 12.6, 12.8, 13.3, 15.a and 16.6.

In addition, the contents of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs will be included in a transversal manner throughout the entire course, so that students are made aware and that it leads to the development of sustainable behaviors in their daily activity.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The theoretical classes in a large group will be aimed at explaining the theory of the subject, exposing the basic concepts of practice and solving some practical examples on the blackboard. The video projector will be used as a support tool.

The practical classes will be aimed at solving practical exercises in computer rooms, using the Excel spreadsheet as a tool.

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

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

In ordinary call, the evaluation will be continuous (during the course) and a final exam. Therefore, in the final note the following concepts will be distinguished:

- Theoretical exam: it will take place during class hours (during the last week of the semester) and before the official date of evaluation of the subject.

- Group work: it will be exposed during class hours.

- Final practical exam: it will be carried out on the official evaluation date of the subject.

To make a weighted average of the theoretical and practical part, it will be necessary to achieve a minimum of 4 points out of 10 in each one of the parts.

In the extraordinary call, the theory or practical marks obtained in the ordinary call will be kept, provided that the minimum required in that call has been reached, as well as the group work mark. The same evaluation criteria of the ordinary call will be applied.


In the extraordinary call, only the unapproved partial exams must be carried out. As in the ordinary call, each of them must be approved.

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Fundamentals of corporate finance . Edition: 7th ed. Author: Brealey, Richard A.. Publisher: McGraw-Hill Irwin  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • Corporate and project finance modeling : theory and practice . Edition: 1st edition. Author: Bodmer, E. (Edward), author.. Publisher: Wiley  (Library)
7. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Fin de la pobreza
Educación de calidad
Igualdad de género
Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico
Industria, innovación e infraestructura
Reducción de las desigualdades
Producción y consumo responsables
Acción por el clima
Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
Paz, justicia e instituciones sólidas
 
DETAILED INFORMATION

These contents connect with the Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Mainly, issues related to sustainable investment and financing, and the company's non-financial balance sheet will reinforce the following SDGs:

  • SDG 1: No Poverty: Effective financial management can promote access to financial resources and investment strategies that help reduce poverty and foster inclusive economic development.

  • SDG 4: Quality Education: The course equips students with critical financial skills necessary for responsible and sustainable business management, thereby facilitating access to quality education in finance.

  • SDG 5: Gender Equality: It promotes inclusive financial practices and gender equality policies within financial organizations, contributing to equal access to economic and financial opportunities.

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Proper financial management can foster sustainable economic growth by generating formal employment, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and improving working conditions.

  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: The course addresses how financial decisions can support technological innovation and sustainable infrastructure, thereby promoting the development of more sustainable and resilient industries.

  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities: It encourages financial practices that reduce economic and social disparities, promoting financial inclusion and equitable distribution of resources.

  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: It teaches principles of financial management that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and adoption of sustainable business practices.

  • SDG 13: Climate Action: The course may include how financial decisions can mitigate environmental impact and promote the transition to a low-carbon economy.

  • SDG 15: Life on Land: It can address responsibly financing projects for environmental conservation and sustainable development that protect terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: It promotes transparent and ethical financial practices that strengthen corporate governance and contribute to building strong and accountable institutions.

Integrating these SDGs into the curriculum of "Financial Management 1" will not only prepare students to tackle contemporary financial challenges but also equip them with the skills needed to promote sustainable and equitable economic development globally.

8. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

Teaching methodology: If the capacity of the classroom is sufficient for all the students in the group, there will be 100% attendance.
If the capacity of the classroom is not sufficient, attendance will be partial, with some of the students attending class. The rest will be able to follow the class online. The face-to-face group would rotate every week.
Assessment system: No changes compared to the original teaching guide.
The tests will be carried out online if they cannot be carried out in person.
Electronic resources to be used: Telematic resources will be needed for teaching and evaluation activities that cannot be carried out in person.

9. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

Teaching methodology: 100% of the classes will be taught online, both theory and practice.
Assessment system: No changes compared to the original teaching guide.
The tests will be carried out online.
Electronic resources to be used: Telematic resources will be needed for teaching and evaluation activities that cannot be carried out in person.

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es