VM2 Banking and Finance
Within the masters' programmes in Business Administration and International Business Administration
studentents may choose the specialization (Vertiefungsmodul) "Banking and Finance" (20 ECTS).
The aim of this module is to provide a solid and well-founded education in finance by means of mathematical und statististical models and methods. A special focus is on asset pricing, financial markets, banking and financial intermediation as well as corporate finance.
Structure of the Module
Prerequisites
- GM1 Data Analytics
- another GM
- AM2 Principles of Banking and Finance (Basics of Finance)
Compulsory Courses
- KU Asset Pricing 1 (2 hpw, 4 ECTS, pi, WS, SS)
- KU Banking and Financial Intermediation 1 (2 hpw, 4 ECTS, pi, WS, SS)
- KU Corporate Finance 1 (2 hpw, 4 ECTS, pi, WS, SS)
(hpw = hours per week; (n)pi = (non-)continuous assessment course)
All courses are offered in English.
Electives
Students have to choose elective courses (8 ECTS) from the field of finance.
Master's Thesis:
Students who choose the minor Banking and Finance and want to write a master's thesis in this field should attend the relevant advanced courses and/or seminars prior to applying for supervision.
Master's Thesis Seminar (Conversatorium for Master Candidates):
Students present their master's theses in the presence of the respective supervisor shortly before they are completed.