wir836 Quantitative Studies in AFT (Complete module description)

wir836 Quantitative Studies in AFT (Complete module description)

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Module title Quantitative Studies in AFT
Module code wir836
Credit points 6.0 KP
Responsible institute Department für WiRe (BWL und Wirtschaftspädagogik)
Responsible persons
Module responsibility:
Jörg Prokop, Johannes Lorenz, Christoph Sextroh
Authorised to examine:
Die im Modul Lehrenden
Prerequisites

The course is intended for master’s students with a specialization in Accounting, Finance, Taxation (AFT).
Languages of instruction English , German
Learning outcomes/competencies

The aim of the course is to provide insights into the economics of accounting, finance, and/or taxation from the perspective of a quantitative researcher. Upon completion of the module, students will be familiar with typical quantitative models and research approaches in the respective field and will be able to develop their own research designs.
Module contents

The course involves reading and discussing empirical research in accounting, finance, and/or taxation, and working with quantitative models in at least one of these areas.
Recommended reading

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Required assesment
Method of assesment

1 term paper (Hausarbeit) or 1 written exam (Klausur) or 1 oral exam (mündliche Prüfung) or 1 Portfolio
Exam dates

Typically at the end of the semester; potential mid-term examination dates will be announced in the first session
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency irregular
Workload
Total workload Contact hours
180 h
Course type
Type SWS Module frequency Contact hours
Lecture -- 0 h
Seminar -- 0 h
Exercises -- 0 h
Further information

Aufnahmekapazität:
unbegrenzt
Applicability of the module
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