Kursens beskrivning

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Incorporating more realistic human psychology into economic models, apllied in areas of household, corporate, and sustainable finance. The end goal is to equip students with the capability and motivation to follow the research and development of this approach, facilitating the potential for positive societal contributions throughout their careers.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 05.09.2024 - 10.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markku Kaustia, Sina Ghavamabadi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Cognitive biases, time and risk preferences, household finance, corporate finance, sustainable finance

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Exams and assignments.

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Lectures, discussions, and assignments.

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Articles and other material specified by the lecturer.

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
  2025-2026 Autumn I

  Registration:

  This course is only open for BIZ students. A maximum of 80 students can be accepted to the course. Students at Aalto Finance M.Sc. programme (i.e. who have graduated as B.Sc.) will be guaranteed a seat on Finance M.Sc. courses. Students re-taking the course (grade already registered) will not be prioritized and can participate only if there are places remaining. CEMS students are similarly guaranteed a seat for this course. Remaining seats are prioritized as follows:
  
  1. Finance M.Sc. exchange students from other universities
  1. Aalto Finance B.Sc. students with a finished B.Sc. thesis (registered in transcript of records)
  3. All other M.Sc. students at the School of Business
  
  Please follow carefully the registration deadlines of the courses and exams! Missing registration deadline automatically foregoes a guaranteed seat for Finance M.Sc. courses and puts prospective student at the bottom of the prioritization list.

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