Course code: BED-3042

Intermediate Finance

Apply between November 1 and January 6
Campus
Semester / Year Spring 2013
Credits 10

About the course

This course can be taken as a singular course.

Portfolio theory, basic derivative pricing in continuous time, CAPM and index models and the fixed income market

Admission requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business. Students applying for admission must have a grade point average of minimum C.

Objectives of the course

Students who have successfully completed the course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge and comprehension:

  • Knowledge of portfolio theory, basic derivative pricing in continuous time, CAPM and index models and the fixed income market

Skills:

  • Be able to explain important topics and derive results in portfolio theory, basic derivative pricing in continuous time, CAPM and index models and the fixed income market
  • Advanced: Apply theoretical concepts and ideas to new areas

Competence:

  • The student should be able independently to develop their own competence and expertise in the field of portfolio theory, basic derivative pricing in continuous time, CAPM and index models and the fixed income market. Moreover, he or she should be able to discuss central questions, analyses and conclusions pertaining to these topics.

Credit reduction

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

  • SOK-3060 Intermediate Finance 8 stp

Teaching methods

The course has varied teaching methods.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available on request.

Assessment

Written exam lasting 4 hours, comprising 100% of the final course grade (A-F).

To access the exam, two submissions have been approved.

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Contact us

Responsible unit: School of Business and Economics
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Professor
inaki.rodriguez@uit.no