spring 2018
BED-3042 Intermediate Finance - 10 ECTS

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


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 the fixed income market.

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, CAPM, index models and the fixed income market

Skills:

  • Be able to explain important topics and derive results in portfolio theory, CAPM, 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, CAPM, 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.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

The course has varied teaching methods as lectures and seminars.

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.

Recommended 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).

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: BED-3042