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

Students will be able to identify the key issues in the debate regarding the Efficient Markets Hypothesis; construct a comprehensive investment policy statement; suggest solutions to business situations involving asset management; perform critical analysis of an investment strategy.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 23.11.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Markku Kaustia

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markku Kaustia

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:

    Portfolio management under efficient and inefficient markets

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Graded assignments and final exam

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Final exam (50%)
    Assignments (50%)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Articles and cases announced by the lecturer

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Rahoituksen perusteet or Principles of Corporate Financial Management,
    Corporate Finance,
    Investment Management (or comparable courses).

     

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    1 No Poverty

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth