Main Content

Quantitative Methods in Empirical Finance

Photo: Felix Wesch

This course aims at enabling participants to conduct basic financial market research. Based on selected issues in empirical finance, students are familiarized with the econometrics of capital market research and get the opportunity to apply the relevant tools to real data using the software package Stata. Attendees acquire hands-on experience in data handling and data analysis needed in quantitative seminars, empirical theses, as well as for a wide range of job profiles in the finance sector.

Check out the latest student feedback on our teaching: Student Feedback

Type: Lecture + Tutorial (Stata-lab) (6 ECTS)
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stolper
Term: Summer term
Examination: Assignements + Final Exam
Language: Englisch
Details: Please find further information about this course in the M.Sc. course catalogue. There is also a Testimonial provided.

*Please note: Due to current constraints in classroom teaching caused by Covid-19, we are unfortunately unable to offer the module "Quantitative Methods in Empirical Finance" (QMEF) in the summer term 2020.

Discover