Course code: BED-3042

Intermediate Finance

Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Spring 2016
Credits 10

About the course

This course can be taken as a single course.

Portfolio theory, CAPM, index models and the fixed income market.

Objectives of the course

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

Knowledge and comprehension:

  • Have knowledge of portfolio theory, CAPM, index models and the fixed income market

Skills:

  • Are able to explain important topics and derive results in portfolio theory, CAPM, index models and the fixed income market
  • Are able to apply theoretical concepts and ideas to new areas

 Competence:

  • Are independently able to develop their own competence and expertise in the field of portfolio theory, CAPM, index models and the fixed income market. Moreover, they are 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 as lectures and seminars.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Recommended reading/syllabus

Literature will be announced in Fronter at the beginning of term or may be obtained by contacting the bookstore Bok & Barista (Alta) or Akademisk Kvarter (Tromsø).

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester. Exchange students: October 1st for the spring semester and April 15th for the autumn semester.  Exchange students are students from academic institutions with which UiT The Arctic University of Norway have formal exchange agreements.

Assessment

Written exam lasting 4 hours, comprising 100% of the final course grade (A-F). To access the exam, two assignments need to be turned in and passed. A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course.

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