Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LM Financial Modelling and Forecasting Techniques
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 29738
Module Lead	Dr Theo Panagiotidis
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	Singapore Institute of Management
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Description	The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the quantitative techniques and theoretical models commonly found in the finance literature and to prepare them for a quantitative, empirical dissertation. It builds on the material taught in the FMFT course in term 1.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Specify, estimate and evaluate regression models in the finance field. Apply the techniques including limiting dependent variables, panel data, sample selection methods and others Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and be able to test theoretical models of insurance premia, financial game theory, real options valuation and others.
Assessment	29738-01 : Closed Book Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (75%) 29738-02 : 1 Hour Test : Class Test (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 hour test (25%) and a 3 hour closed book examination (75%) Reassessment: 3 hour exam (100%)
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