FIN 780: Seminar in Asset Management & International Finance
Contents
In this course specific topics from the fields of „Asset Management“, „International Finance“ or other areas of finance (see also the specific announcements) will be dealt with in depth. Students will have to work on the main topic of the seminar in some detail and write a term paper on a specific sub topic that will be allocated to them. Besides, the students will present their own paper, discuss another student’s paper and participate actively in the classroom sessions.
Learning outcomes
Students will learn how to independently work on a research paper. Thus, the seminar paper also serves as preparation for a Master’s thesis. Furthermore, students learn how to present research results and how to contribute to scientific discussions.
Necessary prerequisites
At least one FIN 5XX Module
Recommended prerequisites
Further prerequisites will be announced by the Chair of International Finance before the start of the respective seminar during the topics' presentation.
| 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 | Paper (50%, scope depends on the assigned topic), presentation (25%), discussion of other students' papers (15%), oral participation (10%) |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | It is necessary to apply for the seminar. Further information will be published on the Department’s internet site. |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Stefan Ruenzi Prof. Dr. Stefan Ruenzi |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester & fall semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. WiPäd |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 4 |