PTMBA2027 Managerial Finance
Participation Prerequisites
none
Course Content
Introduction to financial markets and institutions
Investment decisions under certainty
Investement decisions under uncertainty
Portfolio theory
Financial Instruments
Behavioral Finance
Intended Learning Outcomes and Competencies
Proficiency in applying theoretical knowledge on investment decision rules, portfolio formation, andfinancial instruments in real world settings.
Instruction Type
On-campus study
Form of Examination
50% Written Final Exam
15% Online Quizzes
35% Case Study
Literature
Course Pack: The required course packet contains all the material for the class, except the four sets of slides which serve as a background information.These slides are available on my.whu.edu.
Textbook: Brealey, Richard A., Stewart C. Myers, and Franklin Allen: Principles of Corporate Finance - Global Edition, McGraw Hill. [latest edition]. (hereafter BMA)
Next events
| 1/3 | Core course | Sa, 16.05.2026 | 09:00 Uhr | 18:15 Uhr | 4.2.05 Kühne Auditorium |
| 2/3 | Core course | Su, 17.05.2026 | 09:00 Uhr | 18:15 Uhr | 4.2.05 Kühne Auditorium |
| 3/3 | Core course | Sa, 13.06.2026 | 09:00 Uhr | 18:15 Uhr | 4.2.05 Kühne Auditorium |
Lecturers
Indicative Student Workload
| Self-Study | 28 h |
| Contact Time | 30 h |
| Examination | 2 h |