Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The course aims to provide an understanding to interpret a company's financial situation and risks taking into account changes affecting the business environment.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• assess the financial situation of a business.
• identify risk factors and future needs for change.

Content (course unit)

The contents include the followings:
• How to analyze financial statements and use ratios?
• What are business risks and how are they assessed?
• What are the drivers of change in the business environment and how should they be taken into account in management?

Prerequisites (course unit)

None.

Further information (course unit)

Implementation plan.

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

The student will identify changing trends in the business environment and understand business risks. They know the basics of financial reporting and the key performance indicators. The student participates in the calculation and reporting process.

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

The student will analyze the risks and needs for change in the business environment. They will apply the general accounting principles. The student will be an active member of a team and will be able to report professionally on their work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student will be able to analyze risk factors and future change needs from a business management perspective. They will use key performance indicators to assess business performance. They assess future prospects and change trends. The student is highly motivated and committed to taking responsibility for their own and their team's performance and reporting.

Location and time

First class: March 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. at TAMK Kuntokatu main campus, classroom B5-26.

Final class: April 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. at TAMK Kuntokatu main campus, classroom B5-26.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

THIS IS A PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE SPRING 2025 COURSE IMPLEMENTATION, OF THIS NEW COURSE.

THERE'LL STILL BE NEW UPDATES AND ADDITIONS TO THIS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DURING JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2025, CONCERNING BOTH CONTENTS AND PEDAGOGY.

Student workload

Student's max. workload is 135 hours.

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways.

Further information

Kai Hintsanen
kai.hintsanen@tuni.fi

Pasi Kuusijärvi
pasi.kuusijarvi@tuni.fi