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Course Description
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Course Name
Finance
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Host University
University of Limerick
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
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Area of Study
Finance
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Students are introduced to and learn to use and evaluate a range of discounted cash flow techniques, Qualitative aspects of capital Budgeting and investments are also covered. The concept of market efficiency and of the link between risk and return are illustrated by reference to historical returns. Basic issues around share valuation are also discussed, and the students are introduced to derivative instruments, and how they may be used both defensively and aggressively.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.