Corporate Finance - a subject offered in English 330-ES1-2XFPR#E
Mode of study: Full-time
Course type: Group 5.2 specialisation courses – FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Field of study: Social sciences; discipline: Economics and Finance
Year of study / semester: 2nd year / 4th semester
Prerequisites (so-called sequential system of classes and exams): none
Number of teaching hours broken down by teaching format:
Seminar: 30 hours
Teaching methods:
• Seminar: solving problems and examples, individual and group work, consultations.
ECTS credits: 3 credits
Student workload breakdown:
- seminars: 30 hours
- preparation for seminars: 15 hours
- preparation for the test: 15 hours
- studying the literature: 10 hours
- participation in consultations: 5 hours
TOTAL student workload in hours: 75
Quantitative indicators
Student workload related to classes:
requiring direct teacher involvement – 35 hours; ECTS credits: 1.4
Course coordinators
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Type of course
General: obligatory courses (in Polish) specjalizacyjne | Term 2026: (in Polish) specjalizacyjne | Term 2023: obligatory courses (in Polish) specjalizacyjne |
Mode
Number of hours of remote classes
Learning outcomes
KKNOWLEDGE:
2XFPR_W01 The student has an advanced understanding of key issues in corporate finance KP6_WG1
2XFPR_W02: the student has an advanced knowledge and understanding of the standards, rules and mechanisms shaping the structure of corporate finance, as well as the sources of changes occurring in financial processes KP6_WG6
SKILLS:
2XFPR_U01: the student is able to assess and critically analyse a company’s financial situation, solve specific problems and apply appropriate methods and tools related to corporate finance KP6_UW5
2XFPR_U02: the student is able to independently plan and undertake their own lifelong learning, utilising specific knowledge in the field of corporate finance KP6_UU1
2XFPR_U03: the student is able to use the knowledge acquired to analyse and resolve specific problems, proposing appropriate solutions in the field of corporate finance KP6_UU2
SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
2XFPR_K01 The student is prepared to critically evaluate their knowledge and the content received in the field of corporate finance, taking into account the dynamics of market and social processes affecting the functioning of economic entities KP6_KK1
2XFPR_K02 The student is prepared to solve cognitive and practical problems based on a critical assessment of their knowledge of corporate finance KP6_KK3
Assessment criteria
Seminar work:
- a test (a pass mark of 51% is required to pass the test),
- solving practical tasks and examples,
- active participation in class
To pass the seminar work, students must achieve 51% of the total marks from the above-mentioned assessment methods.
Grading scale used to assess learning outcomes – in accordance with § 23(6) of the University of Białystok Study Regulations of 16 April 2025 (Annex to Resolution No. 3521 of the University of Białystok Senate).
Absences:
• two unexcused absences from seminars (4 teaching hours) are permitted; absences exceeding the permitted limit should be made up during consultation hours;
• more than 50% of unexcused and unmade-up absences from seminars will result in a fail for the course.
Additional information
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