Asset Management
Course code
FIN605
Course type
MSc Course
Weekly Hours
2,5
ECTS
5.0
Term
FS 2020
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Dr. Hartmut Leser
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
- The structure of and the current issues in the active/passive asset management services market are explained; it is also shown how capital market theory concepts are used in practice; the structure of the German asset management industry is highlighted.
- The investment styles, tools, techniques and methodologies that are employed by asset managers are discussed and studied, as well as the role of investment consultants are analysed.
- Important capital market theory aspects are discussed, and special emphasis is put on those that concern model architecture and those that are typically not covered in the textbooks.
- The demand side in the market is studied by investigating the techniques and tools used by institutional investors.
- High-profile guest speakers are invited and describe the role of their company in the asset management industry.
- The lecturer provides different case studies. The students need to sign up to and present the results of a case study.
Class dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 11.03.2020 | 13:45 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday, 18.03.2020 | 13:45 - 17:00 |
| Monday, 30.03.2020 | 11:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 17.04.2020 | 11:30 - 17:00 |
| Monday, 20.04.2020 | 13:45 - 17:00 |
| Thursday, 23.04.2020 | 11:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday, 30.04.2020 | 09:45 - 11:15 |
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand and apply the portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, and the efficient market hypothesisin asset management
Literature
Required ReadingBodie, Zvi , Alex Kane and Allen J. Marcus (2011): "Investments and Portfolio Management", Irwin McGraw-Hill, 9th editionClass Lectures
Learningmethods
Classroom teaching, presentations by guest speakers, presentations by students.
Exam
Corona Update: Essays only
Case study (20%), written exam (80%)
Requirements
None
Total workload
150