International Financial Analysis 10 credits

This course provides a broad overview of how financial decisions are made and how financial markets operate. The course establishes the foundation for advanced studies in finance and accounting. You will be introduced to financial statement analysis, including aspects of valuation, capital structure, and the interpretation of financial statements. This will equip you with the necessary skills to use financial reports for decision making. Further, you will be introduced to financial institutions, securities and markets, emphasising their role in shaping economic and business decisions. You will learn how firms, investors, issuers, and intermediaries interact within the financial system and how financial information supports decision-making in practice. This includes understanding how companies raise capital through equity and debt markets and how intermediaries such as banks and investment funds facilitate transactions and liquidity. Real-world examples are integrated into the learning process, enabling you to connect theoretical concepts with practical financial strategies. In addition, you will be introduced to statistical tools and quantitative methods commonly used in finance, including linear regression, panel data techniques, and time-series analysis. These methods provide you with the analytical foundation to evaluate financial data, test relationships, and interpret empirical results in both corporate and market-based contexts.