Directions
Students
are required to submit a short research paper of 2500 words (+/- 250 words,
excluding table of contents, bibliography, tables, charts etc.) on one of the
topics identified in the list below. You can choose any one of the topics.
The
paper will deal with introducing the topic, identifying key issues, current
state of activity in the area, and future directions. The students will deliver
on these items by identifying and using the leading research in the area from
the latest editions of major finance journals; use at least four peer reviewed
academic articles, and four credible professional/business journals,
newspapers or magazines.
The
research project (written and presentation) should provide a comprehensive
overview of the topic by integrating the topics covered in this course as they
impact the area. Special consideration will be paid to the integration of
finance topics while grading these projects. As such, students are
encouraged to develop their papers in a manner which will highlight their
understanding and integration of the topics covered in this course as part of
their research project.
The
presentation will be professional in tone, and reflected in all aspects of the
presentation, such as attire, delivery, content, etc. The presentation will be
for 10 minutes, and include a Powerpoint-style slide deck. Your presentation
will include you and the slides simultaneously, i.e., as if you were presenting
live at a conference or meeting).
Efforts
should be made to make the presentation interesting and useful. Use of photos,
video clips, handouts, etc. are just some of the ways in which your
presentation can stand out.
Proposed Research
Topics List
·
ESG Investing – No Longer Relevant to Investors?
·
Higher Interest Rates for Longer is a Negative for Equity
Investors.
·
Canadian financial institutions do not pose systemic risk to the
Canadian economy: Discuss
·
How Do Changes in the Bond Market Reflect Increased Global
Geopolitical Risk?
·
Evaluate Oil Price Volatility and the Impact on the Investor.
Some important
points related to the paper are as follows:
·
Students will complete the paper individually.
·
The instructor will be available for consultation to assist in the
preparation of the research paper.