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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
KAT.LASK.212

Introduction to Finance, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Course code
KAT.LASK.212
Language of instruction
Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jari Kankaanpää
Responsible teacher:
Matias Laine
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Management and Business 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Business Studies 100 %

Basic knowledge about valuation methods, basic characteristics of derivatives, short-term financial planning of corporations, the role of financial markets in economy, and determination of required rate of return.

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

28.08.2024 03.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)

Exam

17.10.2024 17.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
27.11.2024 27.11.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
12.02.2025 12.02.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)