Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

2° Year   It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6 CFU to be chosen between stage and further activities
6
F
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Final exam
9
E
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It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6 CFU to be chosen between stage and further activities
6
F
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Final exam
9
E
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Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
English B2
3
F
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Between the years: 1°- 2°

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S006068

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/11 - FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS

Period

Primo semestre LM dal Sep 29, 2025 al Dec 18, 2025.

Courses Single

Authorized

Learning objectives

In the first part, the course focuses on the valuation of bonds (both government and corporate), first at the level of individual bond and then at the aggregate portfolio level, in order to appreciate the main management policies, passive and active, of portfolios composed by bonds only and by bonds and derivatives. In the second part, the course deals with the equity evaluation criteria and the way financial markets operate.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Fundamentals of financial mathematics
Fundamentals of financial instruments and financial markets

Program

First part
The return and risk indicators of government bonds.
The management strategies (passive and active) of a portfolio of government bonds.
Bund futures contracts.
The return and risk indicators of corporate bonds.
Second part
The evaluation criteria and indicators of the return and risk of equity securities.
The Markowitz's portfolio selection theory.
Stock portfolio management strategies.
Performance evaluation.
Materials for preparing for the exam
The topics of the first part are covered in the first 7 chapters of the textbook. The topics of the second part are covered in the following chapters of the textbook: 8, 9, 10 and the part of 12 devoted to stock portfolios and 13.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Teaching will be developed through lectures aimed at facilitating the understanding and interpretation of theoretical concepts.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will be held through a written test.
The test will be made up of around twenty multiple choice questions and some exercises or open questions.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The written exam aims to verify the Student's ability to critically analyze the topics covered during the lessons.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The written text will have a maximum score equal to 30/30 cum laude.

Exam language

italiano