Předmět: Introduction to Finance

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Název předmětu Introduction to Finance
Kód předmětu KFU/W0068
Organizační forma výuky Cvičení
Úroveň předmětu Bakalářský
Rok studia nespecifikován
Semestr Zimní
Počet ECTS kreditů 4
Vyučovací jazyk Angličtina
Statut předmětu Povinně-volitelný
Způsob výuky Kontaktní
Studijní praxe Nejedná se o pracovní stáž
Doporučené volitelné součásti programu Není
Dostupnost předmětu Předmět je nabízen přijíždějícím studentům
Vyučující
  • Stachoň Martin, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
Obsah předmětu
1. Introduction to finance 2. Time value of money 3. Fundamentals of financial mathematics 4. Financial markets 5. Banking 6. Mid-term test 7. Personal finance 8. Corporate finance 9. International finance 10. Macroeconomic and financial indicators 11. Current trends in finance 12. FinTech 13. Final exam

Studijní aktivity a metody výuky
Přednášení, Monologická (výklad, přednáška, instruktáž), Dialogická (diskuze, rozhovor, brainstorming), Metody práce s textem (učebnicí, knihou), Pozorování, Demonstrace, Projekce (statická, dynamická), Aktivizující (simulace, hry, dramatizace)
Výstupy z učení
The aim of the course is to introduce the general fundamentals and principles of finance. Students will gain an overview of the functioning, organization, entities and current developments of financial markets, banking systems and the international financial system. Students will learn about the development of finance, its current problems and trends, macroeconomic and financial indicators, and their impact on national and international financial markets. They will understand the importance of financial information in today's world, the importance of the banking system and the principles of financial security, including the fundamentals of investment decision-making.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to apply basic financial concepts. Specifically, they will be proficiently able to understand financial fundamentals, they will have the ability to analyze financial markets and banking systems, insights into the international financial system, and the skill to interpret macroeconomic and financial indicators. Additionally, students will have a grasp of the importance of financial information, the significance of the banking system, the principles of financial security, and the basics of investment decision-making. These acquired skills and knowledge will enable students to engage effectively in financial decision-making on individual and household levels.
Předpoklady
nespecifikováno

Hodnoticí metody a kritéria
Ústní zkouška, Písemná zkouška

In the 6th week of the semester there will be a midterm test (40 points in total). The course ends with a written examination (50 points in total). In the 6th week of the semester there will be a midterm test (40 points in total). The course ends with a written examination (60 points in total). Both midterm test and a written examination are based on closed and open questions and might include math problems. Within each lesson, students can earn 1 bonus point for an activity within the lesson (10 points in total). To pass the course, the student must achieve a score of 60 in total or higher. Students are required to have two 5-minute presentations within lectures 11 and 12. Every presentation is graded 0-5 points based on the quality of the presentation. To pass the course, the student must achieve a score of 60 in total or higher. The overall assessment for this course is as follows: 60% and above: Passed Below 60%: Failed Students who do not achieve a passing grade are entitled to take a written re-examination, which is worth 90 points and covers the material from the entire semester.
Doporučená literatura
  • BREALEY, Richard A., Stewart C. MYERS, Alan J. MARCUS. Fundamentals of corporate finance. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2020. ISBN 9781260566093.
  • DAHLQUIST, Julie R, Rainford KNIGHT. Principles of Finance.. OpenStax, Rice University, 2022.
  • MELICHER, Ronald W., Edgar NORTON. Introduction to finance: markets, investments, and financial management. Hoboken: Wiley, 2020. ISBN 9781119561170.
  • MISHKIN, Frederic S., Stanley G. EAKINS. Financial markets and institutions. Harlow, England: Pearson, 2018. ISBN 9781292215006.
  • VERNIMMEN, Pierre. Corporate finance: Theory and Practice. John Wiley & Sons, 2017. ISBN 978-1-119-45180-8.


Studijní plány, ve kterých se předmět nachází
Fakulta Studijní plán (Verze) Kategorie studijního oboru/specializace Doporučený ročník Doporučený semestr