Course code: BED-3043
Advanced Finance
Apply between July 20 and August 9
Campus
Tromsø
Semester / Year
Autumn 2014
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
About the course
The course can not be taken as a singular course.
International finance, derivatives and credit risk, active management, efficient markets, behavioural finance, factor models and hedgefunds.
Admission requirements
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or economics. 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 international finance, derivatives and credit risk, active management, efficient markets, behavioural finance, factor models and hedgefunds.
Skills:
- Be able to explain important topics and derive results in international finance, derivatives and credit risk, active management, efficient markets, behavioural finance, factor models and hedgefunds.
- 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 international finance, derivatives and credit risk, active management, efficient markets, behavioural finance, factor models and hedgefunds. 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 1 stp
Teaching methods
The course has various teaching methods.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Available on request.Literature will be announced in Fronter at the beginning of term or can be obtained by contacting the bookstore Akademisk Kvarter (Tromsø).Assessment
Written exam lasting 4 hours, comprising 100% of the final course grade (A-F). To access the exam, three submissions have been approved. Exams to be held in Tromsø.
There will be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.
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