Master
2026/2027
Current Problems of the Financial Analysis
Type:
Compulsory course (Financial Analyst)
Delivered by:
HSE Banking Institute
Where:
HSE Banking Institute
When:
1 year, 1-4 module
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
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
- exam in the 2nd module of the 1st yearThe final grade for the 2nd module 1st year will be based on: 1. Attendance and participation in class discussions (10 percent) 2. Individual research, home assignments & tasks (15 percent) 3. Class assignments & quizzes (20 percent) 4. Group Presentations (Company Valuation Project) (25 percent) 5. Final exam (30 percent)
- exam in the 4th module of the 1st yearThe final grade in the 4th module of the 1st year will be based on: 1. Attendance and participation in class discussions (10 percent) 2. Individual research, home assignments & tasks (15 percent) 3. Class assignments & quizzes (20 percent) 4. Group Presentations (Company Valuation Project) (25 percent) 5. Final exam (30 percent)
- exam in the 2nd module of the 2nd yearThe grade will be based on Attendance 25% (student needs to attend at least 80% of seminars to get the maximum score) Participation in class discussions/brief presentations 35% if a student has not achieved a satisfactory grade for the "participation in seminar discussions" component, he will be offered the opportunity to retake this element by giving a presentation (or having an interview) at the end of the semester. Research Group project 40%
- exam in the 4th module of the 2 nd yearThe grade will be based on: Attendance 25% (student needs to attend at least 80% of seminars to get the maximum score) Participation in class discussions/brief presentations 25% if a student has not achieved a satisfactory grade for the "participation in seminar discussions" component, he will be offered the opportunity to retake this element by giving a presentation (or having an interview) at the end of the semester. Pre-hearing of diploma thesis -- 50% (blocking criteria)
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 2nd module1 * exam in the 2nd module of the 1st year
- 2026/2027 4th module1 * exam in the 4th module of the 1st year
- 2027/2028 2nd module1 * exam in the 2nd module of the 2nd year
- 2027/2028 4th module1 * exam in the 4th module of the 2 nd year
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