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Finance Lab (E)

level of course unit

1. Study cycle, Bachelor

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

Course: Business Mathematics, Business Statistics, Finance & Investment

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

Portfolio

language of instruction

English

number of ECTS credits allocated

3

eLearning quota in percent

15

course-hours-per-week (chw)

1

planned learning activities and teaching methods

Blended Learning

semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

5

name of lecturer(s)

Prof. (FH) Dr. Peter Dietrich

course unit code

IBS.BBB.05.06

type of course unit

integrated lecture

mode of delivery

Compulsory