Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), 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

The main objective of the course is to engage the student in individual research work in finance. This includes getting familiar with research methods, getting to know the sources for research information, analyzing the research data, and expressing the research results fluently and credibly. The course also prepares the students for the Master's Thesis.

Credits: 10

Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 09.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Michael Ungeheuer

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sean Shin

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

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Submitting a bachelor's thesis. Note that the Bachelor Thesis (28C99901) and Bachelor Thesis Seminar (28C99902) are graded separately. The thesis is supposed to be completed within one semester. Delays will lead to a reduction of the thesis grade. See the course homepage for details.

    The submitted bachelor's theses will be presented to the group in seminar sessions held towards the end of term in early December and early May.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Research idea development, research proposal writing, data collection, data analysis, and thesis writing, 267 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Kaustia, M., Knüpfer, S. & Rantapuska, E. (2008): Preparing a research report in finance studies. Available at MyCourses page.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    You need to have completed rahoituksen perusteet, econometrics, and at least 3 other finance BSc courses, before starting the bachelor's thesis in finance. It is recommended that bachelor's thesis and seminar are completed towards the end of the B.Sc. degree, usually during the third year (fall or spring semester).

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    In order to register you have to sign up via WebOodi (course 28C99901) and attend the seminar kick-off session, where you will be divided into seminar groups. The deadline for registration is end of December for spring group and end of August for fall group. For more information please visit the MyCourses page.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    This course is organized as an online course. Please check detailed information on the course's MyCourses page before the course begins. 

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    1 No Poverty

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    If you have any questions, please contact the teacher in charge or the planning officer of the department

  • Applies in this implementation:

    This course is organized as an online course. Please check detailed information on the course's MyCourses page before the course begins. 

Description

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