CFA Research Challenge (5cr)
Code: HB00BY64-3001
General information
- Timing
- 09.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- School of Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Teachers
- Shabnamjit Hundal
- Course
- HB00BY64
Materials
Various types of learning material including lecture slides, spreadsheets and videos are provided by both Project Lecturer (JAMK) and CFA Institute
Evaluation scale
0-5
International connections
Interactions with project participants and organizers at the international level.
Virtual portion
3
Student workload
Self-study =25 hours
Group work = 50 hours
Report writing = 30 hours
Discussion and Presentations= 20 hours
Feedback and seminars = 10 hours
Content scheduling
From November to March of the following year
Exam schedules
The project competition is held once a year and at various levels by CFA Institute.
Teaching language
en
Teaching methods
Workshops, Group reports, Presentations
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Content
Several topics related to:
Quantitative Methods
Economics
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Corporate Finance
Equity Investments
Fixed Income
Derivatives
Alternative Investments
Portfolio Management
Wealth Planning
Objective
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Each student will be tested on their analytical, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills. They gain real-world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst.
Execution methods
Workshops, Group reports, Presentations