Studienhandbuch | SE Seminar Financial Economics

Inhalt

Workload	Education level	Study areas	Responsible person	Hours per week	Coordinating university
4 ECTS	M2 - Master's programme 2. year	Economics	Johannes Muthers	2 hpw	Johannes Kepler University Linz

Detailed information

Original study plan

Master's programme Economic and Business Analytics 2025W

Learning Outcomes

Competences
Students will develop the ability to articulate well-reasoned arguments, provide constructive feedback, and contribute meaningfully to academic discussions.

Skills	Knowledge
Critically evaluate academic literature and empirical studies in financial economics. Synthesize and present complex ideas clearly and effectively.	Students will understand contemporary issues in financial economics and their implications for theory and practice. Identification and exploration of contemporary topics in financial economics. Theoretical and empirical approaches to key issues, such as: Market behavior and efficiency Financial market regulation Risk management and asset pricing Behavioral finance and decision-making under uncertainty Interdisciplinary perspectives on financial markets and institutions.

Criteria for evaluation

Presentations (40%): Students deliver presentations on selected topics in financial economics.
Participation (20%): Active involvement in seminar discussions and constructive feedback.
Final Exam or Seminar Paper (40%): Students demonstrate their understanding through a written exam or a research-based seminar paper.

Methods

Lecturer Presentations: Key topics and frameworks introduced by the instructor.
Student Presentations: Students present selected topics, fostering peer learning and critical discussion.
Class Discussions: Active engagement with presented topics to deepen understanding

Language

English

Study material

Relevant literature will be announced during the seminar.

Changing subject?

Yes

On-site course
Maximum number of participants	30
Assignment procedure	Assignment according to priority