Capital structure and dividend policy 2400-ENSM069A
The main task of this seminar is to deliver theoretical and practical background necessary for the capital structure and dividend policy analysis and management in non-financial enterprises. Participants are expected to acquire knowledge of methodology of scientific studies in this area and to develop methods suited for own research program in this field.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Student knows how to formulate goals of dissertation and to construct and verify hypothesis. He has knowledge of the process of data collection and best techniques for analyzing such information. Student knows how to decompose main task of dissertation into simpler subtasks.
Students are familiar with main theories of capital structure and knows how to find optimal composition of sources of financing. Students understand specific aspects of relation between capital structure policy and the size and age of companies. Students are aware of typical aspects and peculiarities of dividend policy in firms.
Student knows how to report in written form results of these investigations and how to meet formal requirements of such work. Student is familiar with methodology of economic analysis and methods of hypothesis verification in that field. He knows how to construct questionnaires and similar tolls. Student is prepared for critical discussion of results of his work.
Student understands the necessity of permanent learning and knowledge and skills mastering. Student appreciates benefits of collective research and collaboration. Student knows how to organize his work and how to be on time. Student is able to implement theoretical knowledge in practice, esp. he knows how to transform these skills into entrepreneurial spirit.
KW01, KW02, KW03, KU01, KU02, KU03, KK01, KK02, KK03
Assessment criteria
Active participation in classes and preparation of provisional subject of master’s thesis are required for earning first semester credits. The next semester will be passed if the summary of dissertation is agreed. Additionally completed master’s thesis are expected to be final result of this seminar.
Bibliography
Literature is selected individually - accordingly to the scope of dissertation.
Additional information
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