Portfolio Investment

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. The courses at the advanced level in economics are applied for individually.NEK308 is given during the bachelor's semester in the autumn semester together with NEK306 and NEK316.Period 1: NEK306 International Economics and Financial Markets, 7.5hpPeriod 2: NEK308 Portfolio Investment, 7.5hpPeriod 3+4: NEK316 Bachelor's Thesis in Economics, 15hpThe overall goal of the course Portfolio Investment (NEK308) is to provide an introduction to fundamental portfolio theory. This includes, among other things, CAPM and APT analysis of asset pricing and how it is used to evaluate portfolio performance. It also introduces the valuation of derivative instruments, including options, futures, forward contracts, and swaps, and their various uses for risk diversification and speculation purposes. The course includes practical sessions in computer labs that cover data collection and data analysis. This aims to provide students with practical skills in applied portfolio theory and portfolio management. Admission to the course requires a minimum of 45 credits in Economics at basic- and intermediate level with a passing grade. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits. The job market for economists is good. Within many qualified jobs in the private and public sectors, a good ability to analyze complex socio-economic issues is required. Through studies in economics, you get tools to collect, analyze and interpret data. Our students are