Магистратура
2025/2026
Современные проблемы финансового анализа
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Финансовый аналитик)
Кто читает:
Банковский институт
Где читается:
Банковский институт
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 2-4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Димова Елена Анатольевна
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
6
Контактные часы:
100
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The cours “Current Problems of the Financial Analysis” is the methodological base for the courses of HSE Master’s programme “Financial Analyst”. The emphasis is done for analytical and research student activities.Basic terms, research topics and methods are to be learnt during the seminars. “Current Problems of the Financial Analysis” partially touches the regular courses’ content, and thus helps to improve the material comprehension and stimulates the self-study.The learning objective of “Current Problems of the Financial Analysis” – to develop students’ skills of independent research work, including the mastering of current methods and research techniques usage, scientific discussion on the given topic, one’s own research results presentation; to help in work on the master’s thesis; to develop communication and presentation skills.
Learning Objectives
- The main objective of the course is to provide the conceptual background for conducting an independent research, mastering data analysis, scientific discussion, presentation, and communication skills. The emphasis is put on analytical and research student activities. During the first year of studies students will be asked to complete their own individual research (course paper) and a comprehensive company valuation group project.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Summarizе and critiquе the methodological processes used in published research articles
- Identify gaps in research through reviews of existing research
- Develop new research questions and hypotheses
- Evaluate the validity and reliability of different research methodologies
- Develop and implement a research design using the most appropriate methodologies and analysis strategies for the given question.
- Use qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Evaluate the quality of empirical data
- Apply appropriate methods of data analysis and interpretation
- Be aware of the current research areas in finance, be able to make the overview of the latest empirical works in the chosen field and participate in scientific discussions
- Perform a deep fundamental company research, apply valuation methods, and provide recommendations
- Present the results of the business research according to industry standards (apply the necessary format, structure, visualization tools, etc.)
- Communicate the results of the research project in a manner appropriate to the target audience, research methodologies used, and research purpose
Assessment Elements
- Attendance and participation in class discussionsThe attendance, participation can only be assessed once at a particular moment and cannot be repeated. Class activity criteria are attached. Quality of the comments rather than quantity are valued.
- Individual research, home assignments & tasksThe assessment of the assignment is based on the marking scheme that comes with the particular assignment. Criteria - attached. The assignments should be submitted before the deadline. If plagiarism is detected (including material generated with the help of generative AI without prior approval from the teacher), the assessment element will be assigned a score of "0". If there is a suspicion that the task was not completed independently, the teacher has the right to initiate an additional verification or a defense of this particular assessment element. The final grade for the element will be based on the results of such verification or defense. The teacher also has the right to randomly invite any student to defend any assessment element, regardless of plagiarism or suspicion. If the student refuses or fails to defend the work, the grade for this element will be annulled and recorded as "0".
- Class assignments & quizzesThe assessment of the assignment is based on the marking scheme that comes with the particular assignment. Criteria - attached. The assignments should be submitted before the deadline. If plagiarism is detected (including material generated with the help of generative AI without prior approval from the teacher), the assessment element will be assigned a score of "0". If there is a suspicion that the task was not completed independently, the teacher has the right to initiate an additional verification or a defense of this particular assessment element. The final grade for the element will be based on the results of such verification or defense. The teacher also has the right to randomly invite any student to defend any assessment element, regardless of plagiarism or suspicion. If the student refuses or fails to defend the work, the grade for this element will be annulled and recorded as "0".
- Group Presentations (Company Valuation Project)Students will work in groups of 4-5 to conduct a comprehensive valuation of a publicly traded company. The project will involve analyzing the company’s financials, industry position, management, and recent developments to arrive at an informed investment recommendation. The final deliverable will include a detailed report, Excel-based valuation calculations, and presentation defenses.
- Final examThe assessment of the exam paper is based on the marking scheme that comes with the exam assignment. Each problem and their sub parts are worth a certain number of points.
- Attendance and participation in class discussions
- Individual research, home assignments & tasks
- Class assignments & quizzes
- Group Presentations (Company Valuation Project)
- Final exam
- Attendancea student needs to attend at least 80% of seminars to get the maximum score
- Participation in class discussions/brief presentations
- Research Group project
- Attendance
- Participation in class discussions/brief presentations
- Pre-hearing of diploma thesis
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 2nd module0.1 * Attendance and participation in class discussions + 0.2 * Class assignments & quizzes + 0.3 * Final exam + 0.25 * Group Presentations (Company Valuation Project) + 0.15 * Individual research, home assignments & tasks
- 2025/2026 4th module0.1 * Attendance and participation in class discussions + 0.2 * Class assignments & quizzes + 0.3 * Final exam + 0.25 * Group Presentations (Company Valuation Project) + 0.15 * Individual research, home assignments & tasks
- 2026/2027 2nd module0.25 * Attendance + 0.35 * Participation in class discussions/brief presentations + 0.4 * Research Group project
- 2026/2027 4th module0.25 * Attendance + 0.25 * Participation in class discussions/brief presentations + 0.5 * Pre-hearing of diploma thesis
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Gordon Rugg, & Marian Petre. (2007). A Gentle Guide to Research Methods. Open University Press.
- Prokopczuk, M., Brooks, C., & Bell, A. R. (2013). Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Empirical Finance. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=495699
- Research methods : the basics, Walliman, N., 2018
- Research methods for business students, Saunders, M. N. K., 2019
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Anusree, M. R Mohapatra, Sanjay. Business Research Methods: An Applied Orientation. Ed. By Sreejesh, S Amboy, 2014 Springer International Publishing (доступ через электронную библиотеку НИУ ВШЭ http://library.books24x7.com/bookshelf.asp, для перехода по ссылке нужна авторизация в системе удаленного доступа ресурса)
- Business research methods, Bell, E., 2019
- Research methodology : a step-by-step guide for beginners, Kumar, R., 2019