Seminar: Current topics in Finance
Course code
FIN414
Course type
BSc Course
Weekly Hours
2,0
ECTS
6,0
Term
FS 2024
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Mei Wang
Please note that exchange students obtain a higher number of credits in the BSc-program at WHU than listed here. For further information please contact directly the International Relations Office.
Course content
We introduce the current academic research in the area of finance, including traditional topics such as global financial markets and investment strategies, as well as frontier topics such as sustainable finance, ethical finance, sustainable finance, behavioral finance, experimental finance and cultural finance etc. The purpose of this seminar is to develop the ability to critically evaluate the academic publications, and to communicate effectively the relevant research with business communities.
Class dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, 22.01.2024 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
| Wednesday, 06.03.2024 | 08:00 - 18:45 |
Literature
Included in course package. The students are also expected to search literature by themselves.
Learningmethods
Interactive lectures and presentation.
Exam
Term paper (60%) presentation (40%)
Requirements
Basic knowledge about financial markets
Total workload
180