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FTMBA 2021_I Managerial Finance

Course code
MBA FIN521
Course type
FT MBA Course
Weekly Hours
2,5
ECTS
2.0
Term
FS 2020
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Besim Burcin Yurtoglu
Please note that exchange students obtain a higher number of credits in the BSc-program at WHU than listed here. For further information please contact directly the International Relations Office.

This course covers the foundations of financial decision making. The theoretical guideline of the course is inspired by two major paradigms, neoclassical economics and behavioral economics. Given the introductory nature of the material, the teaching style relies on discussions based on case studies. The case discussions will be accompanied by classical class teaching to provide a background understanding of the cases. The instructor expects the participants to read the cases and think about the central problem analyzed in the case prior coming to class. We will discuss the course material together with the questions pertaining to the cases

Introduction

Investment decisions under certainty

Investment decisions under uncertainty

Portfolio theory

Financial Instruments

Behavioral Finance

Date Time
Wednesday, 13.05.2020 09:00 - 17:00
Monday, 18.05.2020 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, 19.05.2020 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 20.05.2020 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday, 03.06.2020 23:50 - 23:55
Introduction to financial markets, institutions, and actors; investment decision rules (NPV, Internal rate of return, payback, and others);portfolio theory; pricing and uses of contingent claims (options and futures), behavioral finance
Textbook: Brealey, Richard A., Stewart C. Myers, and Franklin Allen: Principles of Corporate Finance - Global Edition, McGraw Hill. [latest edition]. (hereafter BMA) Cases:Case #1 Warren Buffett – 2005Case #2 Investment Analysis and Lockheed Tri Star (HBS 9-291-031)Case #3: Beta Management Co. (HBS 292122)Case #4: Keller Fund's Option Investment StrategiesCourse Pack: The required course packet contains all the material for the class, except the for the textbook, whichwill be available seperatly.
50% Written Take Home Exam, 15% Participation, 35% Case Study
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