Type of course

The course is reserved for program students and can not be taken as a single master course.

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

Course content

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 to develop independently 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.

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Teaching methods

Assessment

4-hour written exam, comprising 100% of the final course grade (A-F). Three obligatory submissions have to be approved to grant an access to the exam. Approved course work requirements are valid for a duration of four consecutive terms.

Exam is held in Tromsø.

There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.

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