Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) formulate a description of the overall investment process, 2) demonstrate knowledge of various financial instruments and asset classes, including trading aspects, 3) present basic capital market information and compare the historical risk-return experiences from a global markets perspective, and 4) implement and evaluate various portfolio performance measures.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 04.01.2021 - 22.01.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Can Inci
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This hands-on course examines the valuation, selection and management of financial assets in a global market context. Including: concepts associated with efficient capital markets; behavioral finance; modern portfolio theory; asset pricing models; security valuation principles and practices; introductory analysis and management of different asset classes such as bonds, common stocks, FX, commodities and derivative securities; portfolio performance evaluation procedures; and a review of current trends in securitization and innovations such as Social Impact Bonds and Crowd Funding.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
basic course in finance