Master
2024/2025
Research Seminar "Research Methods in Finance"
Type:
Compulsory course (Master of Business Analytics)
Area of studies:
Finance and Credit
Delivered by:
Master's Programmes Curriculum Support
Where:
Faculty of Economic Sciences
When:
1 year, 2, 3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Master’s programme:
Магистр аналитики бизнеса
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course provides a practical toolbox of empirical methods in finance, emphasizing core econometric techniques – particularly panel data models and approaches to endogeneity – alongside specialized topics of event‑study methods and advanced topics such as machine learning in finance. Students learn method’s intuition, study applications in published papers, and apply methods to conduct research using real-world data, fostering both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The course raises awareness of methodological rigor when utilizing qualitative research methods and approaches.