BKF_ZAFI Basic Finance

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Tomáš Plíhal, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Martina Sponerová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Tomáš Plíhal, Ph.D.
Department of Finance – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Iva Havlíčková
Supplier department: Department of Finance – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Fri 4. 10. 12:00–15:50 P101, Sat 2. 11. 8:00–11:50 P106, Sat 30. 11. 16:00–19:50 P101
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FORMA(K)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course Basic Finance is an introductory course that provides students with a comprehensive overview of financial system, financial markets, corporate financial management, and investments. The aim of the course is to equip students with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the complex world of finance and to explain the key concepts of the field. The course is designed to be beneficial both for students who do not plan to specialize further in finance and for those who wish to pursue more in-depth studies. The knowledge gained is easily applicable in everyday life, enhances individual decision-making quality, and serves as an essential foundation for subsequent finance-related courses.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- explain the functioning of the financial system and international finance;
- assess the financial health of a company;
- perform basic valuation of bonds and stocks;
- evaluate the profitability and risk of investments from the perspective of an individual investor as well as from the perspective of a company;
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to Finance and the Financial System
  • 2. Economic Foundations
  • 3. The Banking System
  • 4. International Finance
  • 5. Corporate Finance and Sources of Financial Information
  • 6. Financial Management
  • 7. Reading Week
  • 8. Time Value of Money
  • 9. Bonds and Their Valuation
  • 10. Stocks and Their Valuation
  • 11. How to Think About Investing
  • 12. How Companies Think About Investing
  • 13. Introduction to Risk Management and Financial Derivatives
Literature
    required literature
  • DAHLQUIST, Julie R and Rainford KNIGHT. Principles of Finance. OpenStax, Rice University, 2022. info
    recommended literature
  • MELICHER, Ronald W. and Edgar NORTON. Introduction to finance : markets, investments, and financial management. Seventeenth edition. Hoboken: Wiley, 2020, xxix, 613. ISBN 9781119561170. info
  • BREALEY, Richard A., Stewart C. MYERS and Alan J. MARCUS. Fundamentals of corporate finance. Tenth edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2020, xxxi, 728. ISBN 9781260566093. info
  • VESELÁ, Jitka. Investování na kapitálových trzích. 3. vydání. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2019, 950 stran. ISBN 9788075982124. info
  • MISHKIN, Frederic S. and Stanley G. EAKINS. Financial markets and institutions. Ninght edition, global editi. Harlow, England: Pearson, 2018, 688 stran. ISBN 9781292215006. info
  • VERNIMMEN, Pierre. Corporate finance: Theory and Practice. 2017th ed. John Wiley & Sons, 2017. 5. vyd. ISBN 978-1-119-45180-8. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, recommended reading, discussions with students.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded with a written exam, with a maximum score of 100 points. The final grade is determined as follows:
A 100 – 91,
B 90 – 81,
C 80 – 71,
D 70 – 61,
E 60 – 51,
F 50 – 0

Bonus points for the exam can be earned through active participation in lectures. Detailed conditions will be explained in the first lecture.

Any cheating, recording or removing of tests, use of unauthorized aids or communication devices, or any other action compromising the objectivity of the exam (or assessment) will be considered a failure to meet the course completion requirements and a serious violation of study regulations. As a result, the instructor will close the exam (or assessment) in the IS with a grade of "F" and the dean will initiate disciplinary proceedings, which may result in the termination of studies.

If a student enrolls in the course while on a study abroad program, they must complete all tests and exams upon their return.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/econ/podzim2024/BKF_ZAFI/index.qwarp
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
General note: Přednášky jsou dostupné online a ze záznamu.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: tutorial 12 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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