STKD6700 Introduction to Programming I Course description

This course is focusing on the development of basic programming techniques, analytical thinking, comprehension of code and problem-solving skills achieved through a programming-based approach. It also focuses on developing programming skills relevant for personal and professional use. It provides theoretical and practical exposure to different programming technologies and programming concepts such as object-oriented programming, web-programming etc.

To understand some of the concepts presented in this new course, it is recommended to have completed mathematics at least at high school algebra level. This course is especially designed for people who do not have any previous experience with programming.

On successful completion of this subject the candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The student has

• advanced knowledge about how companies raise private and public capital, decide on capital structures and implement valuations
• advanced knowledge about how companies can engage in Value Enhancing Strategies and complete Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As)
• advanced knowledge about how companies determine payout policies and executive compensation

Skills

The student can

• review and discuss key concepts in corporate finance
• apply knowledge acquired and relevant theories to his/her work with his/her master's thesis

Competence

The student is able to analyze and propose solutions to contemporary corporate finance problems managers of companies face in their day to day business.

The course is organized into a series of four-hour lectures and seminars. Students are expected to play an active role in lectures and seminars. Students will also be required to discuss papers and course themes during lectures and seminars.

There are five individual hand-in assignments that must be approved before the student can sit the exam. If an assignment is not approved on the first attempt, the student will be allowed to resubmit the assignment once. The teacher will give information regarding deadline for handing in the assignment.

One dictionary (Native language-English/English-native language or English-English).

Calculator (as specified in regulations for use of calculator).

Grades are on a scale from A-E for passing grades and F for fail.

An external sensor will together with the internal sensor grade the exam.

Applied Statistical Methods (Statistiske metoder) and Corporate finance (Finansstyring)

• Company structures.
• Private Equity and Venture Capital.
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
• Raising Long term Capital (SEOs + Debt).
• Valuation.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As).
• Value Enhancing Strategies.
• Capital Structure.
• Payout Policy.
• Corporate Governance.
• Executive Compensation.

The course has 1 ECTS of overlapping content towards Basic Programming ADTE1400. The course has 5 ECTS of overlapping content towards STKD6710 Introduction to Programming.