Bachelor
2022/2023
Research Seminar "Finance"
Type:
Elective course (Economics)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
Department of Finance
When:
2 year, 2-4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Vladislav Afanasev,
Elena Smirnova,
Мустафин Альмир Айратович,
Вертлюгина Александра Евгеньевна
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
50
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The Research seminar "Finance" is included in the working curriculum in the direction 38.03.01 "Economics", the level of training is "bachelor". Skills, knowledge, abilities and competencies acquired within the framework of the research seminar should be used in the future when doing term work. The Research Seminar course draws on the theoretical foundations of Information Library Culture and Fundamentals of Research, as well as other economic and financial disciplines. The independent work of the student consists mostly in the preparation and implementation of creative tasks on topics corresponding to the topic of the term work. During the The Research seminar "Finance", it is supposed to study the basics of preparing such types of scientific papers as: Research Proposal, Working Paper, article abstracts, articles for Russian and foreign journals.
Learning Objectives
- Development of basic research skills, study of literature background on the chosen topic, culture of scientific discussion.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the data necessary for the evaluation of economic and financial indicators that characterize the activities of economic actors.
- Compile a bibliograpy. Read and understand scientific publications on current financial issues, compare and summarize the opinions of different researchers.
- Apply modern technical means and information technologies to solve analytical and research problems.
- Gather the initial data sources, analyze them and prepare an information review and / or analytical report using domestic and foreign sources of information
Course Contents
- Background reading
- Fundamentals of scientific research methodology.
- Research methods & Data acquisition
- On Diplomas
- Data downloading
- Forecasting
- Forecasting-2
- Interconnections
- Building FCFF, FCFE
Assessment Elements
- Research Article PresentationPresentation at a seminar with an overview of a thematic research article on financial issues. Teamwork (in pairs). The goal is to convey the content of the article to a group of students, to initiate a discussion.
- Essay on the topic of the presented article
- Use of English as a working languageUse of English as a working language. Oral communication, productive discussion. Competent writing in an academic style.
- АктивностьActive participation in seminars, participation in the discussion of financial studies, regular attendance of classes
- Preparing an information model for financial analysisExtracting, transforming, and loading external data into a financial model
- A brief analysis of the financial statementsEvaluating a company's performance or value by using a number of techniques, such as horizontal, vertical, or ratio analysis
- Profit and Loss ForecastProjecting income statement line items: Sales Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Total Expences, Depreciation, Interests, and Taxes
- 3-statement modelingForecasting Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement. Exploring the linkages and interconnections between the Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet
- Free Cash Flow forecastingBuilding Free Cash Flows to Firm and to Equity, calculating WACC, finding EV, EqV
- Financial Forecasting ModelFinancial Reporting Simulation Report, Analysis and Forecast
- Calculating WACC in different ways
- Seminar Activity
- Preparing an investment report. Stand-ups4 stand-ups covering the current progress in preparing an investment report
- Preparing an investment report. Final presentation.
- Valuation using market approach
Interim Assessment
- 2022/2023 4th module0.133 * Essay on the topic of the presented article + 0.067 * 3-statement modeling + 0.1 * Valuation using market approach + 0 * A brief analysis of the financial statements + 0 * Financial Forecasting Model + 0.067 * Use of English as a working language + 0 * Free Cash Flow forecasting + 0.166 * Preparing an investment report. Final presentation. + 0.067 * Seminar Activity + 0 * Preparing an information model for financial analysis + 0.1 * Preparing an investment report. Stand-ups + 0.033 * Активность + 0.067 * Profit and Loss Forecast + 0.1 * Research Article Presentation + 0.1 * Calculating WACC in different ways
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Economists' mathematical manual, Sydsaeter, K., 2005
- Fundamentals of financial management, Brigham, E.F., 1986
- Research methodology : a step-by-step guide for beginners, Kumar, R., 2019
- Research methodology for economists : philosophy and practice, Johnson, G. L., 1986
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Communication research methodology : a strategic approach to applied research, Pettey, G. R., 2017
- Intermediate Financial Management, Brigham, E.F., 1993