Master 2024/2025

Theory of Finance

Type: Compulsory course (Master of Finance)

Area of studies: Finance and Credit

Delivered by: HSE Banking Institute

Where: HSE Banking Institute

When: 1 year, 1, 2 module

Mode of studies: distance learning

Online hours: 20

Open to: students of one campus

Instructors: Victoria Rodina

Master’s programme: Finance

Language: English

ECTS credits: 6

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The Theory of Finance course covers a wide-ranging subject of asset pricing, asset valuation, and asset risk measurement and management. Assets under consideration includes bonds, stocks, composite portfolios, and derivatives. Students will study well-established pricing approaches and fundamental principles that underpin them. The course is designed to ensure that students acquire core professional knowledge and competence to successfully pursue a career in the financial services industry. The content of the course corresponds to the CFA Level 1 exam.