Course Details

Module Description
In this module, various individual decision-making situations in the financial context from the areas of investment, credit, and insurance are analyzed using original research articles from leading journals. In addition to empirical studies, the results of both laboratory and field experiments will be used to also illustrate the methodological differences and the various possible applications. New entrepreneurial solutions in the context of the digital transformation and their consequences form the thematic conclusion of the lecture units. The course is rounded off by lectures from practitioners on various aspects of individual financial decisions.

Registration
For this course, you need to register via the "Studieninfonetz" (STiNE) of the University of Hamburg. You need to adhere to the registration deadlines. It is your responsibility to check whether this course is eligible for your studies. Should you have questions regarding registration, please contact your Studienbüro.

Course Materials
All course materials are uploaded to STiNE. The files might be protected with a password. In this case, the password is announced in the first session of the course.

STiNE Messages
Make sure to regularly check your STiNE inbox. Important information regarding this course might be provided via STiNE messages.

Exam
Exam questions will be in English. When answering the questions, you may choose between German and English. A language change within a task is not allowed.

Questions?
All courses of the major Finance, Banking & Insurance are usually administered by a research assistant. Please contact the assistant if you have any questions related to the course contents. Should the course not be administered by a research assistant, you can contact the instructor via e-mail.