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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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NA
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Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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M.Sc. Elvira Meti emeti@epoka.edu.al
, By appointment.
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Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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NA
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
NA
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Compulsory
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| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) |
Bachelor in Banking and Finance (3 years)
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
Upon request.
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| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University
Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
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| Attendance Requirement: |
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| Course Description: |
This course is designed to assess students' knowledge and ability in designing a research project under the supervision of one of the academic staff. In this course, students will have an opportunity to perform a research activity that will help them to demonstrate their ability of applying knowledge and skills they have gained to real life banking and finance issues and problems.
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| Course Objectives: |
This course is designed to help students in planning and structuring their thesis preparation. In collaboration with the respective supervisors, all students are expected to deliver a high-quality, independent scientific research (related to the discipline of Banking & Finance).
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 |
Empirical Analysis
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| 2 |
Academic writing
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| 3 |
Literature Review
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| 4 |
Methodology
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| 5 |
Regression analysis
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| 6 |
Data collection
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| 7 |
Econometrics
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| 8 |
Statistics
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| 9 |
Research methods
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| Week |
Topics |
| 1 |
Introduction to the Course |
| 2 |
Student Independent Research – Selection of 2-3 potential topics |
| 3 |
Students determine the final topic for their graduation project |
| 4 |
Decide on the research question, research objectives, and hypotheses |
| 5 |
Literature Review (Examine a minimum of 5 key articles from Science Direct or other reliable sources) on the selected topic. Analyze them thoroughly. |
| 6 |
Discuss your current progress with the supervisor. Get feedback. |
| 7 |
Extend the Literature Review by adding 10-15 key articles from Science Direct or other reliable sources) |
| 8 |
Improve the introduction, theoretical background and decide on the final structure of LR chapter |
| 9 |
Complete the data file (based on the variables identified in the existing literature on the topic) |
| 10 |
Run the regression, present, and analyze the estimation output |
| 11 |
Write the final conclusion, refine the abstract and introduction |
| 12 |
Wait for the final recommendations about the formatting and content & Make the necessary corrections (if any) |
| 13 |
Print out the three copies – Project Submission |
| 14 |
Grading |
| 1 |
This course provides students with hands on experience on the scientific research. |
| 2 |
To deepen students' understanding on the field of banking and finance and allow them to apply their knowledge in a topic of their choice. |
| 3 |
To sharpen students' skills and expertise in preparing an independent scientific research. |
| 4 |
To teach students how to modify, improve and adjust their piece of work in line with supervisor's suggestions and feedback. |
| 5 |
To improve students' skills on the theoretical and empirical analysis. |
| 6 |
To improve further students' critical thinking skills. |
| 7 |
To introduce students to academic writing in general and key components of a successful graduation project. |
| No |
Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| Bachelor in Banking and Finance (3 years) Program |
| 1 |
The students gain the ability to look at the problems of daily life from a broader perspective with an increased awareness of the importance of moral/ethical considerations and professional integrity in the workplace. |
5 |
| 2 |
They develop their knowledge and understanding of banking and finance including concepts, theories, and analytical tools that serve both in national and international markets. |
5 |
| 3 |
They gain an understanding of the role of financial management in business firms and the essentials of corporate finance and further develop their knowledge in the field. |
5 |
| 4 |
They are able to apply valuation models to estimate the price of different financial assets, measure risk and describe the risk-return tradeoff. |
5 |
| 5 |
They are provided with the knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework and functioning of banking system and central banking as well as international banking system. |
5 |
| 6 |
They are able to understand and use fundamental economic theories and tools to solve economic problems in banking and financial services industry. |
5 |
| 7 |
They have the ability to develop and utilize accounting, financial and economic data as well as other information to solve different business problems by making use of basic mathematical and statistical models. |
5 |
| 8 |
They are expected to develop their numerical and IT skills as well as knowledge of databases in order to address the significant development in the delivery and use of financial services known as FinTech. |
5 |
| 9 |
They develop their ability to think critically, do research, analyze, interpret, draw independent conclusions, and communicate effectively, both individually and as part of a team. |
5 |
| 10 |
They are provided with opportunities to acquire the necessary skills and competencies to develop professionalism in the banking and financial services industry or to move on to further study within the discipline. |
5 |
