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Knowledge and understanding
The course is focused on the most important aspects of corporate finance according to the recent developments of scientific research. In particular, the main goal of the program is to offer both theoretical analysis and operative tools regarding investing and financing decisions, whose role is central to ensure a balanced development of the firms.
Such knowledge and understanding are achieved by lessons, applications, workshops and case studies, personal study (directed or independent).

Applying knowledge and understanding
The course will provide theoretical knowledge and practical capabilities useful to take financial decisions in a complex, uncertain and constantly evolving environment, determining their role in the creation of shareholder value.
In order to promote the development of applying knowledge, in addition to the lectures applications will be taken as well as case studies will be discussed by entrepreneurs, managers and experts.
Test of whether the expected outcome in applying knowledge is achieved requires the performance of specific tasks during the exams, where student is expected to demonstrate mastery of scientific language, tools and methodologies as well as critical autonomy.

Making judgements
By the end of the course students will be able to use the knowledge acquired through the course in order to deal fully autonomously with the evaluation problems concerning investment and financing decisions under conditions of uncertainty. They also will be able to develop a critical analysis of the aspects of those decisions more capable of influencing the value of the firm.
These objectives are pursued by including in training activities (lessons, applications, workshop and testimonials) case studies as well as topical issues relating to the subjects analysed.
The achievement of training objectives will be verified as a part of the final assessment of all training activities.

Communication skills
By the end of the course students will be able to communicate and interact, effectively and appropriately, with chief administrative and financial officers, managing directors, financial intermediaries, public accountants and financial consultancy firms about complex issues concerning corporate finance.
These skills will be verified as part of the final assessment of all training activities.

Learning skills
Through theoretical and practical lectures as well as business cases students will develop the ability to broaden, update and deepen the acquired knowledge in an independent way, applying it in a professional manner.
Leaning skills are assessed on an ongoing basis during all the training activities carried out in the course.