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