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School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2008/09


MN20310 Empirical research methods in finance

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take EC10130
Aims: The aim is to introduce students to basic methods of empirical research in accounting and finance.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this unit, the student should be able to:
* critically evaluate empirical research for the appropriateness of the methods used
* conduct simple empirical investigations.
Skills:

Intellectual Skills
* the facility to apply subject-specific knowledge into a range of complex situations; TFA
* a critical awareness of current issues and frameworks in finance; AF
* the ability to acquire and analyse data, information and situations; to evaluate relevance and validity, and to synthesise it in the context of finance problems; FA
* an understanding of appropriate research and methodological techniques that allow detailed investigation of problems and ability to use these skills to produce professional and critical reports. TFA
Professional Practical Skills
* evaluate the current standing of theories and empirical evidence and suggest improvements for the operation of investment banks; TFA
* operate effectively both independently as well as within teams and assume leadership roles where appropriate; FA
* be self-directed and able to act autonomously in planning and implementing. F
Transferable/Key Skills
* ability to conduct in-depth research into finance problems. FA
Personal/Interpersonal
* the facility to communicate including presenting and marketing themselves and their ideas. FA
Content:
Testing for market efficiency, event studies, testing asset pricing models, evaluation of investment and trading strategies, time series analysis.