Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Research Topics in Finance
2. Language of Instruction:
Tiếng Việt
3. Course Code:
RES605044
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
- Connect financial theories to current research trends
- Understand and explain approaches in empirical research
- Develop quantitative skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data. From there, students can discuss and communicate the results of empirical research.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
This course is designed to help students integrate theoretical knowledge in the Master of Finance program with current research trends. Therefore, the course will help students better understand financial theory and empirical finance. Research topics considered in the course are related to corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management, behavioral finance, asset pricing, international finance, and corporate governance. The course will be designed in seminars and group discussions for each topic. After completing this course, students will be able to: (1) Systematize financial theories, (2) understand the approaches in empirical research, (3) develop quantitative skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data, and (4) discuss and communicate the results of an empirical study. This ensures students have the knowledge and skills to conduct a research-oriented graduation thesis.