• 10146 Financial Markets Theory. The objective of this Bachelor course is to provide students with an advanced treatment of modern finance theory. The course focuses on portfolio theory, asset pricing, financial instruments, as well as market efficiency and financial regulation. Having completed this course, students will understand the key concepts of finance theory, as well as the modern developments in this field. Students will be equipped with the skills to handle financial data and be able to solve problems in this area independently. The language of instruction is English.

• 74282-01 Seminar: Research in Financial Economics. The objective of the seminar is to give Master students the opportunity to learn how to conduct independent research, delve into the academic literature, and present the research idea in a clear and effective manner, potentially with some initial results. The seminar focuses on current topics related to the broad area of Financial Economics such as currency and money markets; financial market regulation; financial stability; asset pricing; (unconventional) monetary policy.

• 65938-01Finance. The objective of this course is to provide Master students with a comprehensive introduction to modern financial markets. The course focuses on finance theory, financial instruments and current topics in money and finance such as the role of monetary policy and FinTech. Having completed this course, students will know the most important concepts in financial markets and be able to solve problems in this area independently. The language of instruction is English.

Application Process:

If you are interested in writing your Master’s thesis at the Chair of Finance and Financial Economics, please submit a research proposal (PDF format), your CV, and your current grade transcript via email to Cara Stromeyer (cara.stromeyer@clutterunibas.ch). The research proposal should briefly outline:

• The relevance of the chosen topic.
• The central research question(s).
• A brief literature review, highlighting the contribution to the literature.
• The intended methodology.
• A proposed structure of the thesis.

Please ensure that your proposal is concise and clearly written, max. 1-3 pages.

Kindly note that supervision is subject to capacity constraints, and priority is given to students whose interests align with the chair’s area of expertise.

Deadlines:

• For a 30 ECTS thesis, submit your proposal by one of the following deadlines: 15.05., 15.12.
• For an 18 ECTS thesis, submit your proposal by one of the following deadlines: 15.02., 15.05., 15.08., 15.12.

Applicants will be notified within three weeks of the submission deadline as to whether their thesis can be supervised by the chair.

For general information regarding the Master’s thesis process, please refer to the website of the Dean of Studies’ Office.