t.BA.WI.EZB.15HS (Introduction to Interest Rate Theory and Bonds) 
Module: Introduction to Interest Rate Theory and Bonds
This information was generated on: 02 May 2024
No.
t.BA.WI.EZB.15HS
Title
Introduction to Interest Rate Theory and Bonds
Organised by
T IDP
Credits
2

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 February 2016

Module coordinator:

 Breymann, Wolfgang (bwlf)

Learning objectives:
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
In this module, the students acquire basic knowledge and competences in financial analysis.
They can address and solve business-related as well as economic problems with the help of mathematical methods and adequate computer programs.		 F, M, SE K2, K3
The students are able to apply the concepts learnt to new (practical) cases and to put them in an overall context. F, M K4, K5
In a given context, they are capable of assessing the validity and the limits of the methods seen during the lecture. F, M K6
     

Module contents: 

- Types of interest payment
- Annuities
- Amortization
- Price Calculation
- Yield Calculation
- Investment Analysis
- Fixed income Instruments
- Time dependency of interest rates

Literature:

 Recommended bibliography and other references at the beginning and during the course.

Supplementary literature:

  

Prerequisites:

  

Teaching language:

 German

Module structure:
Form of instruction: Number of lessons per week:
Lecture: 2
Labs:  
Block course:  

Exams:

 The regulation on graded class assignments is binding. However, it may be waived if a formal, written request is made by the lecturer in the first week of the semester.
Designation Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded assignments during teaching semester Mid-term examination written 60min grading 20% (optional, cf. below)
End-of-semester exam Final examination written 90min grading >= 80%

Remarks:

 The mid-term examination is optional: The result is taken into account only if it is better than that of the final examination.
Course:
No.
t.BA.WI.EZB.15HS.V

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