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Quantitative Methods in Empirical Finance
(dt. Quantitative Methods in Empirical Finance)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
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formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Test (60 min) and essay (8-10 pages)
Examination type: Term paper
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The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Business Administration.
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Contents


Qualification Goals

The aim of this module is to enable the participating students to carry out independent scientific work in the field of empirical capital market research. In the lecture part of the course, central econometric and statistical methods that are used in empirical capital market research are introduced on the basis of selected financial issues. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to apply these methods directly to empirical data using the Stata software package in the department's PC pool. In this way, participants in the module acquire knowledge in financial data analysis that qualifies them for the implementation of an empirical thesis as well as, beyond that, for numerous activities in the financial sector.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Business Administration.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Applied Modules in Business Mathematics.


Recommended Reading

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