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Presentation
Presentation
The Corporate Finance course unit forms part of the core curriculum of advanced management education, focusing on the analysis and decision-making processes within corporate financial contexts. It explores financial markets, profitability, risk, and the key dimensions of corporate financial management. The syllabus covers investment and financing decisions, capital structure, dividend policy, and business valuation, combining theoretical foundations with their practical application in complex organisational settings. This course unit is particularly relevant within the study cycle as it provides essential This unit presents the essential concepts of corporate finance, analyzing the financial markets and its the components of profitability and risk. At the micro level, we study the company's financial management concepts
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP6573-3510
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Module 1 – Introduction to Corporate Finance and the Role of the Financial Manager Module 2 – Economic and Financial Analysis and Value Creation Module 3 – Investment Appraisal Criteria and Project Selection Module 4 – Estimation of the Cost of Capital and Financing Structure Module 5 – Business Valuation Methods Module 6 – Dividend Policy and Distribution Decisions Module 7 – Agency Conflicts and Corporate Governance Mechanisms Module 8 – Financial Distress and Corporate Restructuring Module 9 – Sustainable Finance: ESG Criteria
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Objectives
Objectives
By the end of the course unit, students should be able to: LO1. Understand the role of the financial manager within the organisation and their influence on value creation. LO2. Apply investment appraisal criteria in contexts of certainty and uncertainty, incorporating risk and inflation. LO3. Estimate the cost of capital (equity, debt, and weighted average) and analyse its implications for the financing structure. LO4. Evaluate companies using different valuation methods, including discounted cash flows and market multiples. LO5. Interpret the economic and financial performance of an organisation using indicators of profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency. LO6. Discuss dividend policy in the context of capital structure, value creation, and agency conflicts. LO7. Recognise the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on financial decisions and corporate value.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Theoretical–practical lectures: including applied examples and guided discussion Case studies: individual and group resolution of simulated projects Problem-Based Learning (PBL): application of concepts to real-world situations Financial simulations: use of Excel-based models Gamification and quizzes: interactive reinforcement of course content
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References
References
Brealey, R.A., Myers, S.C., Allen, F. & Edmans, A. (2022). Principles of Corporate Finance (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. Damodaran, A. (2020). Applied Corporate Finance (4.ª ed.). Wiley. Ross, S. A., Westerfield, R. W., & Jordan, B. D. (2022). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
