Program Overview

Financial Management D

The Financial Management D course is a 30-credit program designed for students seeking to enhance their understanding of financial management's practical applications. The course consists of four modules, each focusing on a distinct aspect of financial management.

Course Overview

• The course is given and examined in English.
• It is a full-time, on-campus program located in Umeå.
• The study pace is 100%, with daytime teaching hours.

Modules

• Module 1: Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (7.5 credits)
  • Focuses on valuing companies and their securities, primarily equity.
  • Covers financial statement analysis, business strategy analysis, performance evaluation, and investment decisions.
• Module 2: Advanced Corporate Finance (7.5 credits)
  • Provides an integrated overview of key concepts in corporate finance.
  • Covers capital market imperfections, risk management, corporate policy, and strategy.
• Module 3: Investments (7.5 credits)
  • Specializes in investment analysis at an advanced level.
  • Covers fixed income securities, derivative securities, portfolio management, and risk management.
• Module 4: Risk Management (7.5 credits)
  • Focuses on traditional and recent developments in risk management.
  • Covers market, credit, liquidity, operational, and model risks, as well as sustainable strategies.

Expected Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• Analyze and frame problems in the financial area.
• Understand and evaluate financial management-related issues from an ethical perspective.
• Work effectively in team environments.
• Plan, conduct, and present investigations, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate central concepts for the course in English, both orally and in writing.

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: 90 credits, including 75 credits in Business Administration, with at least 7.5 credits in Finance courses and Statistics.
• Selection: Academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900.
• Tuition fee, first installment: SEK 48,300.
• Total fee: SEK 48,300.

Program Details

• Starts: 1 September 2025.
• Ends: 18 January 2026.
• Number of credits: 30 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-24022.

Additional Information

The course is part of a degree program and is also available for international students. Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus and has been ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction for international students.