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Asset Pricing Theory/Capital Market Theory
(dt. Asset Pricing Theory/Capital Market Theory)
Level, degree of commitment | Specialization module, compulsory elective module |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture, private study, Vorträge von and Diskussion mit Praktikern., 180 hours (attendance: 45 hours, preparation and follow-up: 67 hours, exam preparation: 68 hours) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
6 CP Course requirement(s): Protocol of a guest lecture on Accounting and Finance (1-2 pages) Examination type: Written examination |
Language, Grading |
German/English,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Business Administration. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, each winter semester |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Bernhard Nietert |
Contents
General valuation theory (arbitrage theory, law of one price and utility-oriented valuation), valuation of derivatives, interest rate structure theory, special aspects of valuation (CAPM as a special case of utility-oriented valuation and APT, company valuation, real options).
Risk and risk preferences, portfolio selection theory (basic form and extensions), CAPM (basic form and extensions)
Qualification Goals
Students will learn techniques for decision-making under risk and for valuing risky cash flows. In addition, students will be taught in-depth and specialized application skills as well as the ability to further develop solution approaches.
Prerequisites
None.
Applicability
Module imported from M.Sc. Business Administration.
When studying M.Sc. Business Informatics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Business Administration.
The module is assigned to the focus area Accounting and Finance. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.
Recommended Reading
(not specified)
Please note:
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