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

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Master’s degree in Economics and Data Analysis - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/05
6
B
IUS/13
12
B
SECS-P/01
12
B
SECS-P/05 ,SECS-S/06
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/01
9
C
SECS-P/03
Stage
3
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/01
Two modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-P/02
Two modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
SECS-P/11
6
B
SECS-P/08
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/02
9
C
SECS-P/05
Final exam
15
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/05
6
B
IUS/13
12
B
SECS-P/01
12
B
SECS-P/05 ,SECS-S/06
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/01
9
C
SECS-P/03
Stage
3
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/01
Two modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-P/02
Two modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
SECS-P/11
6
B
SECS-P/08
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/02
9
C
SECS-P/05
Final exam
15
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
3
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
9
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Investments  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S02466

Teacher

Giuseppina Chesini

Coordinator

Giuseppina Chesini

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/11 - FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS

Period

Primo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Oct 2, 2023 al Dec 22, 2023.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

In this course students will be introduced to the modern study and analysis of investments by considering how the investors, namely private and institutional, make their decisions and how their choices can be evaluated. In recent years both markets and securities have evolved to meet the changing and complex needs of different participants in the financial system. In this regard, the course focuses on the knowledge of the major types of markets in which securities trade, on the trading process and on the major players in these arenas. A special attention is devoted to the analysis of the procedures available for trading securities in international markets and to financial regulation and competition. Following a review of the investments industry – financial assets, financial intermediaries and financial markets - we will study the portfolio theory and other relevant models. In particular, the course aims at developing students’ skills on how the international financial markets and investment industry work. At the end of the course students should be able to: analyse financial markets, financial intermediaries and the most known theoretical models; understand how investment decisions can be made and their effects on savings. The use of some problem sets will also enable students to apply the concepts learned.

Prerequisites and basic notions

There are no prerequisites.

Program

A. ELEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS
1. Investments: Background and Issues
2. Assets classes and financial Instruments
3. Securities markets
4. Mutual Funds and other investment companies
B. PORTFOLIO THEORY
1. Risk and return: past and prologue
2. Efficient diversification
3. Capital Asset Pricing and Arbitrage Pricing Theory
C. SECURITY ANALYSIS
1. Macroeconomic and Industry Analysis
2. Equity Valuation
3. Financial Statement Analysis
D. ACTIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
1. Globalization and International Investing

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Didactic methods

Frontal lessons and exercises.

Learning assessment procedures

This course will be assessed with a written examination which will consist of a multiple choice test both for attending and non-attending students. During the lessons the teacher will provide students with an example test to practice.
Moreover, candidates are given the opportunity to solve an homework assigned by the istructor during the lectures and\or prepare an essay on a topic assigned by the instructor on a specific issue related to the course.
The homework and the essay assessments will be part of the final evaluation.

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 assessment takes place with a multiple choice test.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final mark consists of two parts: the mark of the multiple choice test and eventually 1-2 extra-marks for the project

Exam language

Inglese

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