FIN 703: Seminar in Financial Markets
Contents
The seminar covers specific issues relating to financial markets in depth. The seminar is organized as a block seminar. Prior to the seminar students have to write a seminar paper on a particular topic. This paper has to be presented during the seminar. Students are also expected to actively participate in the discussion during the seminar.
Learning outcomes
Students learn how to write a research paper. The seminar is thus an important prerequisite for the master thesis. During the seminar the students will also train their presentation and discussion skills.
Necessary prerequisites
Participants must have successfully completed at least one core course (FIN 5XX) from the Finance area.
Recommended prerequisites
Participation in the seminar requires a sound background in finance, a good command of English and of basic statistical and econometric techniques. Students are expected to be able to read and understand current research papers.
| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 2 SWS | 15 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 6 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 180h |
| Language | German, English |
| Form of assessment | Seminar paper (2/3, scope depends on the assigned topic), Presentation and discussion (1/3) |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | Website of the Chair |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Erik Theissen Prof. Dr. Erik Theissen |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester & fall semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. Bus. Edu., M.Sc. MMFACT |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 4 |