International

Finance Lab

level of course unit

first Cycle

Learning outcomes of course unit

The students are able to: • develop and apply basic principles of finance, especially in the field of investment alternatives and portfolio theory. • describe asset classes and financial tools. • test personal investment decisions on the computer via virtual platforms. • strengthen their analytical skills.

prerequisites and co-requisites

none

course contents

• Basics of modern portfolio theory • Risk and return profiles of selected asset classes
• Properties of shares, bonds, indices, options and futures

recommended or required reading

• Berk, Jonathan; DeMarzo, Peter: Corporate Finance. Pearson (latest edition)
• Hull, John C.: Options, Futures and Other Derivatives. Pearson (latest edition)

assessment methods and criteria

Participation and presentation

language of instruction

English

number of ECTS credits allocated

3

eLearning quota in percent

0

course-hours-per-week (chw)

2

planned learning activities and teaching methods

-

semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

2

name of lecturer(s)

MMag. Christopher Miess, MSc.,

course unit code

IP_BUS135

type of course unit

integrated lecture

mode of delivery

Compulsory

work placement(s)

-

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