EPN-V2

ØABED4600 Investments Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Investments
Study programme
Master Programme in Business Administration
Oslo Business School, Exchange Programme
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Curriculum
SPRING 2021
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Varied forms of teaching will be used, with a combination of lectures, guest lectures, cases and class discussions and student presentations.

Recommended preliminary courses

Applied Statistical Methods and Corporate Finance.

Required preliminary courses

Written exam (five hours) is held at the end of the semester.

Learning outcomes

None.

Content

  • Modern portfolio theory, including the capital asset pricing model, multifactor models and the arbitrage pricing model
  • Share valuation using the dividend discount model and multiples such as the price/book ratio and price/earnings
  • Analysis of interest rate instruments (bonds and certificates)
  • Pricing and analysis of derivatives (futures contracts and options)
  • Portfolio management and performance assessment

Teaching and learning methods

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass and F for fail is used.

Course requirements

An external examiner will approve the exam questions and grade the exam papers together with an internal examiner.

Assessment

Erik Døving

Permitted exam materials and equipment

  • Calculator (see separate regulations).
  • One dictionary (either first language-English/English-first language or English/English).

Grading scale

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass and F for fail is used.

Examiners

An external examiner will grade the exam papers together with the lecturer.