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401-8937-00L 3 Credits NDS D-MATH

Financial Risk Management

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Martin Bardenhewer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:57

Abstract

This course teaches sound theoretical concepts of financial risk management and their applications in real life.

Content

This course teaches sound theoretical concepts of financial risk management and their applications in real life. You will gain a general understanding of risk management, its economic foundation, its techniques and the difficulties that arise in practice. Throughout the course case studies illustrate the concepts. These case studies include spreadsheet calculations, analyses of real stories and description of processes. Due to the nature of financial risks the basic focus is on financial institutions. Nevertheless some case studies explicitly deal with corporate finance problems. Furthermore current hot topics are discussed which have an impact on all industries like credit derivatives, IFRS and Basel II.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Exam repetition not possible.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Financial Risk Management
**Kurs an der Uni Zürich** Lehrveranstaltungsnummer: 449 Ort: KOL G 220
  • Wed 12:15-13:45
  • Wed None-None
2 h weekly

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