FIN 790: Seminar in Financial Markets and Financial Institutions
Contents
The seminar covers specific issues relating to financial markets and financial institutions 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
At least one MMM finance course: FIN 5XX
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 and they are expected to be willing to conduct empirical research.
| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 2 SWS | 15 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 6 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 180h |
| Language | English |
| Form of assessment | Seminar paper (2/3), Presentation and discussion (1/3) |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | Participation in the seminar is limited. Information on how to apply is published on the homepage of the chair. |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Oliver Spalt Prof. Dr. Oliver Spalt |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester & fall semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. Bus. Edu. |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 4 |