Delivered at:: HSE Banking Institute

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 2 year, 1-4 module

Instructors

Kudrin, Alexander

Мамута Михаил Валерьевич

Petronevich, Maxim

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The cours “Current Problems of the Financial Analysis” is the methodological base for the courses of HSE Master’s programme “Financial Analyst”. The emphasis is done for analytical and research student activities. Basic terms, research topics and methods are to be learnt during the seminars. “Current Problems of the Financial Analysis” partially touches the regular courses’ content, and thus helps to improve the material comprehension and stimulates the self-study. The learning objective of “Current Problems of the Financial Analysis” – to develop students’ skills of independent research work, including the mastering of current methods and research techniques usage, scientific discussion on the given topic, one’s own research results presentation; to help in work on the master’s thesis; to develop communication and presentation skills.

Learning Objectives

The main objective of the course is to provide the conceptual background for conducting an independent research, mastering data analysis, scientific discussion, presentation, and communication skills. The emphasis is put on analytical and research student activities. During the first year of studies students will be asked to complete their own individual research (course paper) and a comprehensive company valuation group project.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Summarizе and critiquе the methodological processes used in published research articles
Identify gaps in research through reviews of existing research
Develop new research questions and hypotheses
Evaluate the validity and reliability of different research methodologies
Develop and implement a research design using the most appropriate methodologies and analysis strategies for the given question. 
Use qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Evaluate the quality of empirical data
Apply appropriate methods of data analysis and interpretation
Be aware of the current research areas in finance, be able to make the overview of the latest empirical works in the chosen field and participate in scientific discussions
Perform a deep fundamental company research, apply valuation methods, and provide recommendations
Present the results of the business research according to industry standards (apply the necessary format, structure, visualization tools, etc.)
Communicate the results of the research project in a manner appropriate to the target audience, research methodologies used, and research purpose

Course Contents

Course Content

Assessment Elements

Attendance and participation in class discussions
Class and home assignments
Final exam
Attendance and participation in class discussions
Final exam
Individual, group presentations, class and home assignments
Attendance
student need to attend at least 80% of seminars to get the maximum score
Participation in discussion during the seminar/brief presentations
Research group project
Attendance
student need to attend at least 80% of seminars to get the maximum score
Participation in discussion during the seminar
Pre-hearing of diploma thesis

Interim Assessment

2022/2023 2nd module
0.1 * Attendance and participation in class discussions + 0.4 * Class and home assignments + 0.5 * Final exam
2022/2023 4th module
0.1 * Attendance and participation in class discussions + 0.5 * Final exam + 0.4 * Individual, group presentations, class and home assignments
2023/2024 2nd module
0.3 * Attendance + 0.3 * Participation in discussion during the seminar/brief presentations + 0.4 * Research group project
2023/2024 4th module
0.25 * Attendance + 0.25 * Participation in discussion during the seminar + 0.5 * Pre-hearing of diploma thesis

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Gordon Rugg, & Marian Petre. (2007). A Gentle Guide to Research Methods. Open University Press.
Prokopczuk, M., Brooks, C., & Bell, A. R. (2013). Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Empirical Finance. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=495699

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Anusree, M. R Mohapatra, Sanjay. Business Research Methods: An Applied Orientation. Ed. By Sreejesh, S Amboy, 2014 Springer International Publishing (доступ через электронную библиотеку НИУ ВШЭ http://library.books24x7.com/bookshelf.asp, для перехода по ссылке нужна авторизация в системе удаленного доступа ресурса)

Master's Program 'Financial Analyst'

CONTACTS

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