Financial Communication (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The course covers the main aspects of financial communication in English.

The students
- can review, evaluate and communicate a company's financial statements and other financial information regarding profitability, liquidity, solidity and efficiency
- understand the role of financial communication as a link between the company’s investors and its stakeholders
- providing full, timely and relevant financial information.

Content (course unit)

How can financial statements be analyzed?
What is included in financial communication?
What elements does a good financial report contain?
How should the investor and stakeholder relations be taken care of?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the most important concepts and gets through the given assignments on an adequate level.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the importance of financial communication in business life and is able to produce and provide relevant information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands the role of financial communication as a link between the company’s investors and its stakeholders. They are also able to provide full, timely and relevant financial information and apply the knowledge in practical cases.

Location and time

Weeks 10-18/2023

Exam schedules

Course exam (preliminary) during week 18/2023
First retake exam in May, 2023
Second retake exam in September 2023 (exact date will be announced later)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- lectures
- discussions
- presentations
- homework/assignments

Learning materials

- Recommended reading will be listed in Moodle
- Some materials will be availabe in Moodle

Student workload

3 ECTS = 81 hours

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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