Seminars II
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Management Studies |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S
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Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
English
Objectives
The course aims to provide additional practical and applied knowledge in Finance, through the participation in seminars led by experts from corporate, academia and institutions. The seminar series will address different topics privileging the current challenges, the recent issues and the future perspectives in the field. Through the presentation of real-life cases by guest speakers, the students will develop the skills involved in characterizing complex problems in a multidisciplinary context, in evaluating the outcomes yielded and in communicating their analysis and conclusions.
Learning outcomes and competences
Learning outcomes:
• Use the knowledge acquired in the program to characterize complex problems, to evaluate the outputs yielded and to communicate the analysis and conclusions on the real-life cases presented in each seminar.
- Analyse critically the current issues and challenges faced by the world of Finance.
- Envision the solutions for the future, presented by key players in the markets, in this era of constant change.
Competencies:
- Preparation of summary reports on specific case studies
- Develop teamwork abilities
- Argumentation in public
Working method
Presencial
Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
N.A.
Program
TBA
The list of seminars will be available in the page of the course in Moodle
Mandatory literature
N.A; N.A
Comments from the literature
N.A
Teaching methods and learning activities
Presentation and discussion of real-life cases or scientific papers. Seminars require the participation of students. Every session has presentation and debate.
The first session will be with the professor responsible for the course, that will clarify in detail how it works. The semester will include six sessions with invited speakers.
Assessment by group written essays.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Participação presencial |
20,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
80,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Designation |
Time (hours) |
Frequência das aulas |
21,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
60,00 |
Total: |
81,00 |
Eligibility for exams
To obtain a passing grade in the formula below.
The presence in the Seminars is mandatory. The course includes six sessions and the students can only miss one.
Calculation formula of final grade
- Participation in the Seminars: 20%;
- Group Report about one Seminar: 80%.
Important information:
A) In the report, the students must show critical thinking, capacity to integrate practical knowledge and professional practices with the learned subjects and theories. Innovative approaches will be appreciated;
B) The report must be submitted in Moodle until 31/05/2021;
C) The students must prepare each Seminar in advance, as the sessions will have a period for discussion and submit a relevant question in the Forum before the seminar.
D) The participation component includes: i) attendance and participation in the discussion period; ii) submission of one relevant question about each seminar before it takes place