Investments (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to analyze investment opportunities, develop sound financial strategies, and navigate the complexities of global financial markets. Whether you are a novice investor or looking to deepen your expertise, this course lays the groundwork for informed and effective investment practices.

Content (course unit)

The key content of the course is: • An introduction to financial markets and instruments. • The distinction between real and financial assets. • The risk-return trade-off and its implications for investors. • Active versus passive management strategies. • The roles of equities, fixed-income securities, derivatives, and alternative investments. • Modern portfolio theory and asset allocation.

Location and time

Course environment is Metropolia's Moodle environment and course can be done in own pace.

Exam schedules

The final tests contains ?60 multi-choice questions, and its duration is 150 minutes. All questions are based on course materials. Minimum passing score for the test is 60%. If not achieved, you need retake the test. The retake limit is 3!

Assessment methods and criteria

The final tests contains 60 multi-choice questions, and its duration is 150 minutes. All questions are based on course materials. Minimum passing score for the test is 60%. If not achieved, you need retake the test. The retake limit is 3! The course is graded Pass/Fail.

Assessment scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Teaching methods

Course is 100% online (Self-Study) course which can be done in own pace.

Learning materials

Online.

Student workload

Depends on Student starting level.

Content scheduling

All of 24 Modules have to been done in order. Only after all of Modules have been done the Final exam can be done.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

N/A