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Høst 2016
BED-3043 Advanced Finance - 10 stp
The course is administrated by
Handelshøgskolen ved UiT
Type of course
The course can be taken as a singular course.
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 like.
Course contents
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.
Objective 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.
Language of instruction
English
Teaching methods
The course has various teaching methods.
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.
Date for examination
Written 16.12.2016
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
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).