Teaching Methodologies
Classes are theoretical-practical in nature, allowing students to actively participate in debates and discussions about real cases. Issues such as the analysis of financial statements, the balance between profitability and available resources, as well as sustainable investments and financing are addressed, highlighting their importance and opportunities.
The objective is to consolidate knowledge in corporate finance and in the evaluation of real asset projects, promoting practices that go beyond simply learning syllabus content. The aim is to encourage a critical spirit; the development of individual skills, in order to promote a prospective vision, increasingly valued in the job market.
Furthermore, we seek to explore the benefits and challenges of digital technologies in learning and teaching. Scientific research is encouraged, using the knowledge acquired throughout the course and a vast set of economic and financial data available in quantitative databases, as well as information about the macroeconomic environment.
Learning Results
The objective of this unit is to enable the student to understand the fundamental concepts and principles of business finance as well as the evaluation of investment projects, providing the basis for the rationalization of companies’ financial problems as well as the evaluation of investments in real assets.
At the end of the semester, students should be able to:
– Understand and interpret the main financial statements of a company;
– Use the necessary technical and instrumental skills in the economic and financial analysis of companies, proposing appropriate financingsolutions for each situation considering levels and risk;
– Support decision-making regarding Real Investments in companies.
– Help make decisions based on ESG issues.
In order for the skills to be obtained consistently, the classes will have a practical theoretical nature, using real cases and spreadsheets suitable for projects appropriate to the macroeconomic environment of each moment.
Program
INTRODUCTION
Financial function in the company
Objectives of corporate finance
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL BALANCE AND PROFITABILITY
The equity approach to financial balance
From accounting balance to balance sheet for financial analysis
Financial balance indicators
Limitations of the equity approach
The Functional approach
Concept and types of profitability
Fundamental profitability equations
Risk in organizations: measures
COMPANY FINANCING
Factors to consider when choosing a source of financing
Characterization of the main sources of short-term financing
Characterization of the main sources of medium and long-term financing
THE INVESTMENT DECISION
General principles of the economic evaluation of investment decisions from a private perspective
Criteria for the economic evaluation of the investment decision and
Sensitivity Analysis to Critical Success Factors and ESG
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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– Fernandes, C., Peguinho, C., Vieira, E., Neiva, J. (2019). Análise Financeira-teoria e Prática. 5ª edição, Edições Sílabo.
– Ferreira, M., Mota, A., Nunes, J. P., Clementina, B., Inácio, P., & Oliveira, L. (2020), Finanças da Empresa – Teoria e Prática, 6ª edição,Edições Silabo.
– Matias, F., Baptista, C., Salsa, L., Coelho, L., Serrasqueiro, Z.(2023). Gestão Financeira- da teoria à prática, Ed. Sílabo- Vieito, J.P (2021). Análise de Projetos de Investimento, Escolar Editora. Complementar
– Robinson, T. (2020). International Financial Statement Analysis, John Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts.
– Thompson S. (2023). Green and sustainable Finance, Kogan Ed
– Vargas, C. (2024). Sustainable Finance Fundamentals, 1st edition, Routledge.