This is a classical module on foundations of advanced financial economics. Emphasizing both analytical techniques and practical knowledge it introduces key economic principles around which financial markets are built worldwide. The module offers an in-depth analytical treatment of pricing techniques, optimal investment strategies and portfolio management solutions, accompanied by quantification of related key financial measures. The module provides a solid platform for understanding, interpreting and developing analytical models of the dynamics of financial markets and making informed decisions on their basis. It is central to students who see their future careers among financial market actors as well as at national or international institutions that oversee and regulate financial market activity.
Private Study: 120
Contact Hours: 30
Total: 150
This is a compulsory module for:
MSc Financial Economics
This is an optional module for:
MSc Economics
MSc Development Economics
20% Essay (1,500 words)
80% Examination (2 hours)
Reassessment method: 100% Exam
*Exams will be online*
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The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Develop systematic and comprehensive analytical understanding of financial theory
2 Intuitively understand complex fundamental financial concepts
3 Demonstrate strong abilities to calculate key financial relationships and understand the principles of risk and uncertainty
4 Have improved their analytical skills in using mathematics to analyse complex dynamics of finance markets
5 Solve sophisticated financial problems at a high level of abstraction and convincingly present their solutions through a variety of methods.
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