To provide theoretical concepts and practical tools for the analysis and evaluation of financial performance and risk of non-financial companies, industries and portfolios. In details, the course aims at developing competences and skills in critical analysis, interpretation and valuation-judgement in the following fields:
a) economic and financial performance of firms/industries in manufacturing and tertiary sector
b) financial dynamics and financial needs of non-financial firms
c) financial solvency, credit risk and cost of debt
d) risk and return of equity portfolios and mutual funds.
The course contents are applicable in two main areas:
1. decision making for resources allocation by managers, public decision-makers and financial analysts
2. fundamental analysis of shares/portfolios for asset management/financial investments.