604.832 (20W) Research Seminar II - International Financial Management II
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Research Seminar II - International Financial Management II
- Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Online course
- Hours per Week 1.0
- ECTS credits 2.0
- Registrations 11 (35 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 13.10.2020
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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Remarks (english)
You could only register if you
a) study "International Management" AND
b) write your master thesis at the Institute of Financial Management.You have the option EITHER to choose a topic in FINANCE or in Financial ACCOUNTING/REPORTING.
In case of a finance topic Kurt Wagner will be the supervisor of the thesis.
In case of a reporting topic Alexander Herbst will be the supervisor of the thesis.Depending on the chosen topic, students only have to attend the classes of
- either Kurt Wagner
- or Alexander Herbst.13.10.2020 11:00 - 12:00 -> preliminary meeting ONLY for students who will choose a topic in Financial Reporting (Alexander Herbst)
24.11.2020 11:00 - 13:00 -> meeting ONLY with students who have chosen a topic in International Financial Reporting (Alexander Herbst)
26.01.2021 11:00 - 13:00 -> meeting ONLY with students who have chosen a topic in International Financial Reporting (Alexander Herbst)
Kindly note the regulations for resetting examinations. Details can be found here: https://www.aau.at/en/study/studying-at-aau/during-your-programme/examinations/
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
To advise students on the development of their own independent topics in international finance or international reporting.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Individual guidance sessions, group meetings.
Course content
This course is for students who want to work independently on a research topic in a) international finance or b) international financial reporting.
Students can select their own topic, subject to final approval by the instructor. Finance topics in the past have included
- foreign exchange risks, strategies, and opportunities,
- international financial instruments,
- corporate governance for financial executives,
- hedging techniques,
- international financial law,
- international banking, investment banking, venture capital, etc.
Reporting topics in the past have included
- fair value measurement and accounting policy choice in [country] and [country] – a comparative approach
- convergence with IFRS in an expanding Europe: progress and obstacles
- brand valuation: Financial assessment and accounting for brands as intangible assets in the light of IFRS
- fair value accounting for financial instruments under IFRS and effects on financial institutions
- accounting for goodwill – techniques and strategies
In case of a finance topice Kurt Wagner will be the supervisor of the thesis.
In case of a reporting topic Alexander Herbst will be the supervisor of the thesis.
Depeding on the choosen topic, students only have to attend the classes of either Kurt Wagner or Alexander Herbst.
Prior knowledge expected
Substantial previous knowledge of the subject area.
Literature
Provided to students on an individual basis.
Link to further information
https://www.aau.at/finanzmanagement/Examination information
Examination methodology
presentation
Examination topic(s)
topic of the master thesis
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme International Management
(SKZ: 908, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Masterarbeit (Research Seminar)
(Compulsory subject)
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Research Seminar II (
0.0h SE / 2.0 ECTS)
- 604.832 Research Seminar II - International Financial Management II (1.0h SE / 2.0 ECTS)
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Research Seminar II (
0.0h SE / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Masterarbeit (Research Seminar)
(Compulsory subject)
- Master's degree programme International Management
(SKZ: 908, Version: 16W.1)
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Subject: Masterarbeit (Research Seminar)
(Compulsory subject)
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Research Seminar Part II (
0.0h SE / 2.0 ECTS)
- 604.832 Research Seminar II - International Financial Management II (1.0h SE / 2.0 ECTS)
-
Research Seminar Part II (
0.0h SE / 2.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Masterarbeit (Research Seminar)
(Compulsory subject)