Course - Topics in Financial Markets - IF440
Topics in Financial Markets
About
About the course
Course content
- Investment decisions
- Capital allocation
- Efficient Diversification
- Optimal portfolio choice under uncertainty
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)
- Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis
- Efficient Market Hypothesis
- Socially Responsible Investment and Green Finance
Learning outcome
Knowledge
By the end of this course, the student shall:
- Know the core of modern portfolio theory and equilibrium in capital markets
- Know the core of basic models for capital markets and pricing of financial instruments under uncertainty
- Understand the efficient market hypothesis and its implications
- Know of key themes, opportunities, and challenges associated with leveraging finance to contribute to sustainable global development
Skills
By the end of this course, the student shall:
- Be capable of using basic models for analyzing portfolio choices and pricing of financial instruments
- Be able to analyze economic relationships where explicit assumptions about market uncertainty are central
- Be able to make judgements on the influence of risk and uncertainty on financial decisions
General competence
By the end of this course, the student shall be able to communicate with both specialists and the general public about:
- The implications of modern portfolio theory
- The implications of the efficient market hypothesis
- Fundamental ideas on how finance can contribute to sustainable global development
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, problem solving, assignments
Compulsory assignments
- 2 obligatoriske innleveringer
Further on evaluation
Supporting material allowed on exams: Approved calculator regarding NTNUs support material code B-D "specific basic calculator". Other calculators that are allowed in the course are: Casio FC-100V and Texas Instruments - BAII Plus.
2 mandatory assignments to be submitted in groups of 3 or 4 students.
In the case of a re-sit exam and the last exam after the course has been discontinued, the form of assessment may be changed to an oral exam
The course is only available to students admitted to a study programme under "special conditions".
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Accounting and Auditing (MRR)
Economics (MSØK)
Economics (MSØK/5)
Economics and Business Administration (MSIVØK5)
Economics and Business Administration (ØAMSC)
Entrepreneurship (MENTRE)
Entrepreneurship (MSENTRE)
Financial Economics (MFINØK)
Industrial Economics and Technology Management (MTIØT)
International Business and Marketing (860MIB)
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Textbook and readings will be announced when semester starts
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BA440 | 7.5 sp | Spring 2008 |
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.