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I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
Subject name
FINANCE
ID (subject code)
BMEGT35BX4U000-00
Type of subject
Contact lessons
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
2
Practice
0
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
mid-term grade
Number of credits
3
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Bethlendi András
Position
associate professor
Contact details
bethlendi.andras@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Finance
Subject website
Language of the subject
HU / ENG
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms
Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 580501/3/2025 registration number. Valid from: 2025.07.10.
Objectives
The subject offers a guide to financial decisions, describes the role of finance in the operation of companies, as well as basic project and investment evaluation methods.
Academic results
Knowledge
- 1. The students are aware of
- 2. the role of financial decisions in companies,
- 3. the basic project and investment evaluation methods,
- 4. the concept and appearance of risk,
- 5. the most important decision criteria.
Skills
- 1. The students are able to
- 2. to analyse and evaluate the key financial contexts in practice from an economic point of view
- 3. plan and organize independent learning,
- 4. comprehend and use the professional literature of the topic,
- 5. grasp the professional language in writing and speech,
- 6. recognize and solve practical professional problems.
Attitude
- The students
- are open to learn the financial processes,
- collaborate with their instructors and fellow students during the learning process,
- gain knowledge and information,
- are open to critical thinking.
Independence and responsibility
- The students
- are open to accept reliable critical remarks,
- are able to solve practical professional problems independently.
Teaching methodology
Lectures and written communication, use of ICT tools and techniques.
Materials supporting learning
- Kötelező / Obligatory
- 1. Az előadások prezentációinak anyaga, ami a félév során folyamatosan fog feltöltésre kerülnek / Slideshows of the lectures which will be uploaded continously during the semester.
- 2. Richard A. Brealey - Stewart C. Myers: Principles of Corporate Finance. 2023. Panem Kft
General Rules
Assessment of the learning outcomes described under 2.2. is based two written midterm test.
Performance assessment methods
Two written midterm test.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- 1st midterm test: 50
- 2nd midterm test: 50
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
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Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 100-100 |
| Very good | 87 |
| Good | 75-86 |
| Satisfactory | 63-74 |
| Pass | 50-62 |
| Fail | 49 |
Retake and late completion
The rules specific to the exam period apply.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| Részvétel a kontakt tanórákon / Participation in contact lessons | 28 |
| Home preparation | 62 |
| Total | 90 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 07.07.2024.
Topics covered during the term
Introduction, The Role of Finance in Companies, Project Valuation, Special Cash Flow Valuation, Stock and Bond Valuation, Risk, Financing Decisions, Company Valuation, Key Decision Criteria.
| Lecture topics |
|---|
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hortay Olivér | adjunktus / senior lecturer | hortay.oliver@gtk.bme.hu |