Applied Corporate Finance

Teaching results

Upon successful completion of this course, doctoral students should well comprehend the concepts, tools and techniques used in corporate practice. The study builds on the quantitative knowledge of previous graduate studies and is complemented by new, more complex concepts that focus on practical application and on the issues that managers face in their day-to-day business finance practice. The aim of the course is to prepare doctoral students not only in terms of knowledge and their practical application, but especially to be prepared for the management of business finances in relation to strategic financial decisions.
I. Knowledge base and understanding
After completing this course, doctoral students should be prepared:
• to understand in depth the concepts and tools of short-term and long-term financing, its nature, specific features and their application in business practice.
• analyze the company's financial statements in relation to the financial planning and budgeting of business entities,
• make effective financial decisions based on a thorough assessment of the financial situation, financing options, capital costs in the short and long term,
• design, plan and implement an effective financial strategy of the company and propose other appropriate policies that lead to its implementation.
II. Skills and competence
After completing the course, doctoral students will expand their knowledge in the following areas:
• analyze and implement the company's financial and investment strategy
• design company policies in the areas of strategy, risk management, especially financial risks, financing and investments
• solve case studies in the field of business finance management