Delivered at:: Department of Finance

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 1 year, 1-4 module

Instructors

Rincon, Carlos J.

Abstract

Research seminar for the 1st year Masters in Finance is aimed at the development of students’ research abilities in the broad area of finance, as at the development of academic writing and presentation skills. It consists of four modules. Module 1, «Research Overview», aims at the expanding of students’ knowledge on research philosophy and methods, with the focus on research in economics and finance. Module 2, «Academic Writing”, pursues the development of written communication skills as necessary part of academic career development. These skills include papers planning, structuring, writing and formatting. Module 3, «Research methods in finance», has as a general objective the development of special research methodologies in finance

Learning Objectives

To know: major areas of studies in finance and the spheres of their implications; key principles and approach to performing research in economic and social studies; modern methods of empirical studies in finance; main requirements to academic writing; ethical principles of doing research
To know: major areas of studies in finance and the spheres of their implications; key principles and approach to performing research in economic socioeconomic studies; modern methods of empirical studies in finance; main requirements to academic writing;
To be able to: Formulate the topic, research question and objectives of their research; develop the research programme; choose appropriate methods, modify existing approach or develop new approaches to solve research problems; develop logical and analytical models and create research framework and design; find and formulate good topics in finance; argue their research; structure papers according to the principles of academic writing; use appropriate language constructions; use different sources, including Internet-based sources, for their search of information;
To demonstrate skills of: analytical reading; independent logical and critical thinking; good timing of research; data analysis and processing; efficient information search; using computer systems of information management (EndNote etc.); appropriate citing; research results presentation; development of an independent research; ethical behavior in research activity
To demonstrate skills of: independent logical and critical thinking; good timing of research; data analysis and processing; efficient information search; using computer systems of information management (EndNote etc.); appropriate citing; research results presentation; ethical mindset

Expected Learning Outcomes

To be able to argue their research
To be able to choose appropriate methods, modify existing approach or develop new approaches to solve research problems;
To be able to critically review research papers written by other sgholars in a choosen area of finance
To be able to structure papers according to the principles of academic writing
To be able to use appropriate language constructions
To choose appropriate design and methods for performing an independent research
To create pieces of writing necessary for the term paper and master dissertation development
To demonstrate an ethical mindset
To demonstrate independent logical and critical thinking
To demonstrate research results presentation
To demonstrate skills of data analysis and processing.
To develop logical and analytical models and create research framework and design
To develop the research programme
To formulate the topic, research question and objectives of the research
To know key principles and approach to performing research in economic anc social studies
To know main requirements to academic writing
To know major areas of studies in finance and the spheres of their implications
To know major areas of studies in finance and the spheres of their implications.
To know modern methods of empirical studies in finance.
To use different sources, including Internet-based sources, for their search of information

Course Contents

Research overview
Academic Writing
Research Methods in Finance

Assessment Elements

In-class participation
Results; pre defense
Home assignment 4. Draft Literature review development
Home assignment 2: the review of two papers with different research philosophies
Home assignment 1: the formulation of the research topic and the research question
Home assignment 3: development and presentation of the search strategy
Home assignment 5: research proposal + peer review report development

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 4th module
0.1 * Home assignment 1: the formulation of the research topic and the research question + 0.1 * Home assignment 2: the review of two papers with different research philosophies + 0.1 * Home assignment 3: development and presentation of the search strategy + 0.2 * Home assignment 4. Draft Literature review development + 0.2 * Home assignment 5: research proposal + peer review report development + 0.1 * In-class participation + 0.2 * Results; pre defense

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Chen, A. H. (2004). Research in Finance (Vol. 1st ed). Amsterdam: JAI Press Inc. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=166723
Wayne C. Booth et al. The Craft of Research (4th ed.). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2016.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Academic English: Theoretical and Practical Issues : учеб. пособие / сост. Т.Ю. Мкртчян, М.Г. Науменко ; Южный федеральный университет. - Ростов-на-Дону ; Таганрог : Издательство Южного федерального университета, 2018. - 165 с. - ISBN 978-5-9275-2853-0. - Режим доступа: https://new.znanium.com/catalog/product/1039713
Ogden, Jane. Thinking Critically about Research : A Step by Step Approach, Routledge, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibrary-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5611407.

Authors

ICHKITIDZE YURIY ROLANDOVICH
NAZAROVA VARVARA VADIMOVNA
SOLOVEVA EKATERINA EVGENEVNA
URSUL Natalia VALEREVNA

Master’s Programme 'Finance'

Professional and Society Accreditation 2018

EPAS accredited

Contacts

Research Seminar "Research Methods in Finance"