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Decision Theory and Finance
(dt. Entscheidung, Finanzierung und Investition)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture, recitation class/Examensübung,
180 hours (attendance: 45 hours preparation and follow-up: 68 hours exam preparation: 67 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Written examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Business Administration.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Bernhard Nietert

Contents

n.a. (see Qualification Goals and Business Event Announcements)


Qualification Goals

Students are familiarized with the basics of decision theory and learn how to make investment and financing decisions. They will also receive an introduction to the concept of interest rate structure and the measurement and management of risk.

In this way, students gain an insight into the theory of assessing investment and financing decisions and, in particular, are enabled to assess the possibilities and limitations of conventional investment calculation methods and to recognize the influence of risk on the solution of decision-making problems.


Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Business Administration.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Business Administration.


Recommended Reading

  • Lecture notes, collection of exercises, control questions



Please note:

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