Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

This module applies statistical and econometric methods to analyse observed prices and returns in the financial markets. This includes, for example, the estimation of expected returns on stocks, bonds and foreign exchange, tests of return predictability, the modeling of risk and risk-premia, and the determination of stock prices based on economic fundamentals.

The aim of the module is initially to provide the student with tools necessary to conduct advanced empirical studies of financial market data and to contribute to a deep understanding of the determinants of financial asset prices and returns.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary knowledge on:

• and insights in the theories, concepts, methods and models within statistical methods for financial data.
• and solid understanding of statistical and econometric methods applied to financial prices and returns.
• explaining and exemplifying central aspects within the theories, models, and methods within the subject area; and in addition, the student should demonstrate an understanding of relevance, reliability and validity about these.

Skills

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary skills in:

• handling how knowledge in the theoretical frame of reference of the subject area makes it possible to analyse prices and returns in financial markets using statistical methods.
• analysing results regarding their validity, relevance, and limitation with the purpose of deducing a basis for a decision and conclusion regarding the particular financial problem based on the conducted analyses and calculations.
• applying and integrating the skills and knowledge in companies, financial institutions or the finance profession in general.

Competences

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary competences in:

• identifying theoretical and practical financial problems of the companies or financial institutions, and put in place relevant solutions such that the ability to analyse, derive, weigh and judge the different alternative actions is clearly demonstrated.
• reflecting upon the theoretical frame of reference to independently perform and justify the choice of theories and methods to analyse financial assets.
• analysing prices and returns of financial assets using appropriate statistical and econometric techniques.

Type of instruction

For information see §17.

Exam

Exams