spring 2023
BED-3042 Intermediate Finance - 10 ECTS

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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.

Type of course

This course can be taken as a singular course. To be eligible for the singular course, the applicant must meet the admission requirements for the associated master's programme.

The course requires the presence on the campus that provides instruction in the subject. The course is not suitable for students who can not attend lessons, group work and the like

Admission requirements

Local admission, application code 9371 Master`s level singular course.

To be eligible for the singular course, the applicant must meet the admission requirements for the associated master's programme.

Course overlap

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

Course content

Portfolio theory, CAPM, index models and bond pricing.

Objectives of the course

After completing the course the students have obtained the following:

Knowledge

  • Have advanced understanding of the main elements of portfolio theory and in particular, mean-variance based models.
  • Have a deep understanding of the main linear asset pricing models and the theories explaining them.
  • Have a deep understanding of the limitation of these models.
  • Have an advance understanding of the main elements of bond pricing.

Skills

  • Be able to empirically apply portfolio theory models to real data.
  • Be able to empirically apply CAPM and index models to real data.
  • Be able to communicate and evaluate main issues concerning the variables affecting bonds.
  • Be able to identify an interesting research problem.

Competence

  • Have practical experience of the application of portfolio theory.
  • Have practical experience of the use of CAPM and Index models (mainly Excel).
  • Have a rigorous understanding of issues in connecting data, statistics with portfolio theory and asset pricing models.
  • Be able to understand the main elements for the pricing of bonds.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

The course includes lectures and seminars. Both activities combine theory and practical exercises and they involve active participation of the students.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is available for inbound exchange students.

This course has academic prerequisites. Please see the «Admission requirements» section for more information. To add this course to your Learning Agreement, you must have completed at least 60 ECTS credits in business administration.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Recommended reading/syllabus

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Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
School exam 22.05.2023 09:00
 4 Hours A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Submission 1 Approved – not approved
Submission 1 Approved – not approved
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More info about the coursework requirements

To access the exam, two assignments have to be submitted and approved. Approved course work requirements are valid for a duration of four consecutive terms.

Re-sit examination

A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: BED-3042
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