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:

economic and financial performance of firms/industries in manufacturing and tertiary sector

financial dynamics and financial needs of non-financial firms

financial solvency, credit risk and cost of debt

risk and return of equity portfolios and mutual funds.

The course contents are applicable in two main areas:

decision making for resources allocation by managers, public decision-makers and financial analysts

fundamental analysis of shares/portfolios for asset management/financial investments.