Course Catalogue

International Financial Analysis BUS5013

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Adam Smith Business School
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

The course introduces students to the tools used, and issues involved in analysing the performance, prospects and valuation of public companies. The course will familiarise students with the theoretical basis as well as the tools and techniques involved in each step of fundamental analysis, including: analysis of corporate accounts, pro-forma analysis, and application of equity valuation models.

Timetable

Taught over 6 half days.

Requirements of Entry

Students must be registered on one of the associated programmes listed in this course specification.  

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

1. Written assignment, including essay; Individual; 2000 words; 100%; ILOs 1-4.

Course Aims

To equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical tools required for conducting competent fundamental analysis of public companies, including: analysis of company accounts and corporate performance; pro-forma analysis; and valuation analysis.

To familiarise students with the professional practice of financial analysis and equity research.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of the course, participants will:

 

1. Be able to analyse critically a company's financial statements and other sources of information.

2. Have gained an understanding of the necessary analytical tools to enable them to do the above, and be able to select those required for any particular task.

 

3. Be able to recognise the limitations of financial statements as a source of information, and challenges faced by financial analysts at each step of the fundamental financial analysis process.

4. Be in a position to appreciate the role that accounting and non-accounting information play in the market's evaluation of a company's value.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions