ØABED4800 Advanced Corporate Finance and Research Methodology Course description

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Grading scale A - F

Knowledge

After completion of the course, the student has

• advanced knowledge of the theoretical fundaments for a variety of models for automatic information retrieval, and how the models can be realized with various algorithms
• advanced knowledge of user oriented views on information retrieval, both cognitive and social views, and their consequences for user interface, relevance judgements and interactivity in the retrieval process
• advanced knowledge of linked data and other semantic tools used to structure and make data available, and how to utilize such data
• thoroughly knowledge of practical experiments for evaluating information retrieval systems and models
• advanced knowledge of computational linguistics for analyzing grammar and semantics, and how this can be used in automatic information retrieval system

Skills

After completion of the course, the student can

• participate in, and have practical experience with the development and implementing of user friendly information retrieval systems and modules
• evaluate such systems in order to obtain and use them

On successful completion of this subject the candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The student has

• advanced knowledge about how companies raise private and public capital, decide on capital structures and implement valuations
• advanced knowledge about how companies can engage in Value Enhancing Strategies and complete Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As)
• advanced knowledge about how companies determine payout policies and executive compensation

Skills

The student can

• review and discuss key concepts in corporate finance
• apply knowledge acquired and relevant theories to his/her work with his/her master's thesis

Competence

The student is able to analyze and propose solutions to contemporary corporate finance problems managers of companies face in their day to day business.

The course is organized into a series of four-hour lectures and seminars. Students are expected to play an active role in lectures and seminars. Students will also be required to discuss papers and course themes during lectures and seminars.

The assessment has two parts:

1. The student writes a term paper reporting the empirical study
2. The student takes an oral exam on the basis of the term paper (empirical study) and the complete syllabus

The term paper is based on the empirical study and can be made individually (approximately 20 pages), or in groups of 2-3 students (approximately 25 pages). In the case of group work it must be clearly stated which student is responsible for which sections to ensure individual assessment. The introduction, problem statement, and conclusion can be joint work.

The oral exam is taken individually. Oral examination: 30 minutes. The internal examiner and the external examiner make the assessment of both the term paper and the oral exam. Texts from syllabus, course notes, and presentation notes are permitted at the oral exam.

The student may choose English or Norwegian as examination language.

The term paper and oral exam each counts 50%. The grades of both the term paper and the oral exam are declared at the oral exam. The final grade is announced at Studentweb. The three grades are specified in the course certificate.

The student must pass both the term paper and the oral exam to pass the course.

In case the term paper does not pass, the student is informed in advance of the oral exam, and the oral exam is postponed. The student revise the term paper and takes the oral exam on the basis of the revised term paper and complete syllabus. Note, no supervision is offered in the case of revision of the term paper.

A student who has failed the oral exam is entitled to take a new oral exam on the basis of term paper and complete syllabus.

You can apply for admission to this course outside of master programme.

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree or equivalent with specialization in library and information science of minimum 80 ECTS. The minimum academic requirement for admission is the grade C, in accordance with Regulations Relating to Admission to Master's Degree Programmes at HiOA.

One dictionary (Native language-English/English-native language or English-English).

Calculator (as specified in regulations for use of calculator).

Grades are on a scale from A-E for passing grades and F for fail.

Term paper: All written aids are allowed as long as the source reference rules are followed.

Oral examination: Texts from syllabus, course notes, and presentation notes are permitted at the oral exam.