FINANCE FOR INNOVATION AND INTERNATIONAL
Academic year2016/17
CourseBANKING FINANCE FINANCIAL MARKETS
Code383PP
Credits9
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| FINANZA PER L'INNOVAZIONE ED INTERNAZIONALE | SECS-P/09 | LEZIONI | 63 | |
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Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of issues related to both the financing of innovation and the financial operations of a firm within the international environment. In particular, he/she will be aware of evaluation methods for innovative projects, of the characteristics of different sources of financing, and of management issues related to an international firm.
While the course discusses theoretical foundations on the various issues, it also mixes in empirical evidence and discussion of firms' actual behaviors. Students will be encouraged to form study groups, that will discuss case studies or papers focussed on specific issues.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her ability to discuss the main course contents.
In the written exam, the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and to organise an effective and correctly written reply.
With the case study presentation, to be made to the teacher and other students, the student must demonstrate the ability to approach a specific research problem, and organise an effective exposition of the results.Methods:
- Final written exam
- Laboratory report
Further information:
Final written exam 80%;
Participation discussion/presentations 20%.
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- participation in seminar
- preparation of oral/written report
- participation in discussions
- individual study
- group work
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminar
- Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Syllabus
Topics will include:
- Risk and firm value
- Risk management decisions
- Innovation financing
- Estimating the value of innovative project through real options
- Business planning and the support of venture capitalist and business angels
- The access to stock markets
- The international corporation and corporate governance issues
Bibliography
Brealey, Myers, Allen, Sandri, Principi di Finanza Aziendale (ed. 2011)
Further bibliography will be indicated.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
