Interest Rate Instruments

Knowledge

The student should

• Have broad knowledge of key issues within interest rate and credit instruments.
• Be able to use and apply different theories, and practical applications, in the tasks and the case
• Be able to understand fundamental sources of return on the rental market, principles of credit analysis and risk analysis of interest rate instruments
• Understand how companies can use the interest and credit market to finance projects, as well as manage risk.
• Understand the importance of credit analysis for a well-functioning economy
• Know and and be able to measure credit risk before historical financial crises
• Understand the properties of asset allocation and the importance of combining several asset classes in a portfolio  

Skills

The student should be able to

• Analyze value and risk of bonds, as well as discuss sources of value changes
• Analyze and apply professional knowledge and relevant results from research on practical issues.
• Reflect on your own analyzes
• Use the necessary tools to solve complex issues within interest rate instruments and credit analysis
• Discuss the financing structure from a management perspective  

General competence

The student should...

• Be able to plan and carry out projects that extend over time
• Communicate central subjects, as well as solutions both verbally, in writing and through presentations
• Provide necessary tools to solve complex issues related to bonds, credit instruments and alternative investments.
• Know new results and research within key parts of the syllabus.