Browsing Master's theses in Business Administration (2014-) by Title
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Tactical asset allocation in a real-life setting
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis will test one of the most popular market-timing strategies, using the longest available data set ranging from 1857 to 2012. The market-timing strategy has already proven to deliver superior results in the period ... -
Tallenes tale om leiligheter i Søgne : En empirisk analyse av leilighetsmarkedet i Søgne mellom 2000-2020
(Master thesis, 2021)Denne oppgaven er en kvantitativ analyse på leilighetsmarkedet i Søgne hvor hensikten er å synliggjøre hva som driver prisene og gjøre en vurdering på hvordan markedet vil forløpe seg i fremtiden. Estimatene er gjort på ... -
Teori eller praksis? Erfaringer og ønsker – en studie av lærer- og økonomistudenter
(Master thesis, 2015)Hovedformålet med oppgaven er å undersøke studenters oppfatninger og ønsker av praksis-omfanget i deres utdanning. Bakgrunnsstoff viser at det både fra studenter, arbeidsliv og styres-makter, etterspørres praksis i større ... -
Testing momentum and simple moving average strategies in precious metal's, equity indices and currency markets
(Master thesis, 2014)This study examines whether technical analysis using the time-series momentum (MOM) and simple moving average (SMA) rules can be implemented in 4 precious metal's, 4 equity indices and 12 currency markets, to outperform ... -
Testing optimal portfolio rebalancing strategies for fully invested portfolios with transaction costs
(Master thesis, 2024)The thesis will examine the performance of various rebalancing strategies in portfolios with two and four risky assets, where all capital is committed to risky assets. The primary objective is to demonstrate that portfolio ... -
Testing Optimal Rebalancing for Fully Invested Portfolios with Transaction Costs
(Master thesis, 2024)The thesis will examine the performance of various rebalancing strategies in portfolios with two and four risky assets, where all capital is committed to risky assets. The primary objective is to demonstrate that portfolio ... -
Testing the Performance of Simple Moving Average With the Extension of Short Selling
(Master thesis, 2016)In this thesis, we test the performance of market timing based on simple moving average, which is one of the most popular trading strategies used by investors and practitioners to date. Previous studies have found evidence ... -
The Choice of Entry Mode for Successful Business in an Emerging Market : Norwegian Business Operations in Indonesia
(Master thesis, 2016)The main topic for this master thesis is the choice of entry mode for successful business in emerging markets, with a focus on Norwegian companies in the Indonesian market. The problem statement of the thesis is as ... -
The degree of projectification and its impact on work flexibility
(Master thesis, 2023)This study explores the relationship between projectification and its possible impact on work flexibility for Norwegian businesses. As firms are increasingly focused on project-based work, flexibility has become more popular ... -
The degree of projectification and its impact on work flexibility
(Master thesis, 2023)This study explores the relationship between projectification and its possible impact on work flexibility for Norwegian businesses. As firms are increasingly focused on project-based work, flexibility has become more ... -
The degree of projectification in organizations, and its impact on strategic flexibility: A quantitative study of the Norwegian economy
(Master thesis, 2016)In this study, we will explore the plausible relationship between the degree of projectification, and the strategic flexibility in the Norwegian economy. Working in a project-based form is increasing in most industries ... -
The economic impact of Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2013
(Master thesis, 2014)This study provides an empirical examination of the direct economic impact of Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in Eidfjord. Confirming the results of other ex post analyses of sports in general, this study finds statistically ... -
The Effects of a Transition from Traditional Budgets to Rolling Forecasts : A Case Study of Aker Solutions
(Master thesis, 2019)Konfidensiell til / confidential until 01.07.2024 -
The Effects of New Emerging Technologies on Human Resources : Emergence of Industry 4.0, a Necessary Evil?
(Master thesis, 2017)Based on dynamic capability theory and existing literature, the study empirically investigates the effects of new emerging technologies on human resources; to know if the emergence of Industry 4.0 is a necessary evil or ... -
The Effects of Student Consultancy Programs on Participating Firms
(Master thesis, 2015)This paper discusses the effects student-based consultancy programs have on the firms that participate. The research question asks both what effects the firms experience from participating and what causes these effects. The ... -
The efficiency of Microfinance Institutions compared to Norwegian Savings Banks : Looking outside the industry in the pursuit of Microfinance efficiency and sustainability
(Master thesis, 2016)Microfinance institutions (MFIs) are seeing high growth in their industry, but faces challenges when it comes to financial viability. The Norwegian savings banks have one of the world’s most efficient banking systems and ... -
The evolution of power in communication: Organizational perceptions about the digital era
(Master thesis, 2024)The digital age has disreputably brought shifts in the business sector by bolstering networking individuals’ activities. The theory of a Fifth Estate by William Dutton elaborates on how social media has facilitated information ... -
The evolution of power in communication: Organizational perceptions about the digital era
(Master thesis, 2024)The digital age has disreputably brought shifts in the business sector by bolstering networking individuals’ activities. The theory of a Fifth Estate by William Dutton elaborates on how social media has facilitated information ... -
The Extent of Volatility Predictability Evaluation of forecasting accuracy dependent on time, distribution and model order
(Master thesis, 2015)This thesis focuses on the accuracy and ability of out-of-sample volatility forecasting over different time horizons. Using data at daily frequency we forecast the future volatility over multiple time horizons (1, 3, 6, ... -
The Financial Benefits of Not Getting an Education : An Exploratory Study of the Opportunity Cost of Higher Education
(Master thesis, 2016)The present study aimed to explore the financial opportunities of a person without higher education in Norway. It consists of simulations of different investment strategies, and compares the earnings of an individual without ...