The module builds on the introductory finance theory from previous semesters, and through the module, the student will develop an understanding of the basis for fixed income analysis, including effective interest rates and concepts within the term structure of interest rates.
The student is introduced to introductory risk management in the form of duration, convexity, factor models, value-at-risk, and expected shortfall. Furthermore, the student will work with existing and emerging trends in advanced finance to build an understanding of interest rate derivatives such as forwards, swaps, futures, and options, convertible bonds, and term structure models.
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary knowledge on:
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary skills in:
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary competences in:
For information see §17.
Name of exam | Advanced Finance |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam
Individual examination. |
ECTS | 10 |
Permitted aids | Information about aids are specified in the course description. |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Videregående finansiering |
Module code | KAØKO202212 |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Spring
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ECTS | 10 |
Language of instruction | English |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Economics |
Study Board | Study Board of Economics (cand.oecon) |
Department | Aalborg University Business School |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |