The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Ib 2001 - 2004 - Financial markets
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
3 cr
Competency aims
The objective of the course is to deepen the skills and knowledge gained in the course "Finance" as well as give new knowledge regarding investment instruments.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the financial markets and the theories applicable. In particular, the student will be able to quantify risks and their effect on expected returns. The student can demonstrate a basic knowledge of the instruments available on the financial markets (e.g. shares, bonds, derivatives). The student has a basic understanding of portfolio theory
Course contents
Net present value and IRR calculations
Calculating risks
The financial markets
Shares
Bonds
Derivatives
Portfolio theory
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The course "Finance" or equivalent
Previous course names
None
Additional information
Attendance at lectures by visiting industry representatived is mandatory.
Recommended or required reading
Richard A Brealey, Stewart C Myers: Principles of Corporate Finance,
McGraw-Hill 2000
Study activities
- Lectures
- Assignments
- Excursion
- Exercises
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 0 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Written tests
Examiner
Eldon Sveinn
Home page of the course
None
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
Will be given during the first lecture