Investment Analysis (IND500)
The course focuses on analyses of return in investment projects, portfolio analysis, cost for capital and processes for management of risk in projects.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Facts
Course code
IND500
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Time table
Content
The course focuses on analyses of return in investment projects, portfolio analysis, cost for capital and processes for management of risk in projects.
Learning outcome
The following list summarizes some of the topics the student should know after taking the course:
- Calculate present value for different types of investment projects.
- Understand the effects of decision makers' attitudes to risk on investment decisions.
- Calculate return requirements for investments using CAPM.
- Identify and describe real options in investment projects.
- Use decision trees to analyze investment projects with uncertainty and flexibility.
- Perform sensitivity and Monte Carlo analyzes on investment projects.
- Understand trade-offs and possible consequences of the form of financing for investments.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Basic calculator |
Coursework requirements
Mandatory assignment
The student is required to get a mandatory assignment approved to be able to take the exam. If the assignment is not approved, the student cannot take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Erlendur Ingi JonssonHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Approximately 3 hours lectures per week and recommended exercises. Lectures will be given in English.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Investment analysis (MIN100_1) | 5 |
Open for
This course is open to all master students at the faculty for science and technology as well as the business school at UiS.
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.