604.832 (21W) 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 Attendance-based course
- Hours per Week 1.0
- ECTS credits 2.0
- Registrations 7 (35 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 05.10.2021
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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
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.
Examination information
Examination methodology
presentation
Examination topic(s)
topic of the master thesis
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
presentation of 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)