This course introduces students to the major issues faced by an empirical researcher in the field of finance. The first part of the course focuses on the practical issues of carrying out an empirical research project, including the development of a research question, the literature review, the collection and processing of data, and the econometric analysis. In the second part of the course, the students will carry out an independent empirical analysis in the area of corporate finance, make a presentation and write a related seminar paper. The presentation will not be graded. The course lays a foundation for writing a bachelor thesis in empirical finance.
To apply, please submit your document (application form) to finance-group@hu-berlin.de latest on Monday, 07.10.2019. The application form you find here: https://www.wiwi.hu-berlin.de/en/professuren/bwl/finance/study/application
Prerequisites: Grundlagen der Finanzwirtschaft I (Finanzierung und Investition) and Grundlagen der Finanzwirtschaft II (Investmentanalyse und Portfoliomanagement)
Max. 20 participants, Registration in the 1st and 2nd lesson. |
