Topics are:
- Financial markets and their role for economic activity
- Historical overview of financial markets
- Financial markets in US, UK, Europe and Japan
- Emerging financial markets (BRICS)
- Equity
- Bonds
- Derivatives
- Alternative Investments
- Credit Markets
- Asset Backed Securities and securitization
- Energy markets (oil, gas, CO2, weather, electricity)
- Exchange rate markets
Total contact hours: 37
Private study hours: 113
Total study hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Individual essay (2000 words) (40%)
Examination, 2 hour (60%)
Reassessment method:
100% Exam
Chacko, G. Dessain, V. Hecht, P. and Sjoman, A. (2006), Financial Instruments and Markets: A Casebook. Singapore: Wiley.
Melicher, R.W. and Norton, E.A. (2011), Introduction to Finance: Markets, Investments, and Financial Management. 14th edn. Singapore: Wiley.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Understand how exchanges and other financial markets operate.
- Compare the range of financial instruments being offered through the financial markets and for what purpose.
- Critically discuss the differences between financial markets in different countries.
- Understand the constraints of similar financial instruments in different countries.
- Select the appropriate financial instrument for the needs of a bank or multinational company.
- Propose solutions for identification of the advantages and disadvantages associated with particular financial instruments from a managerial perspective.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Solve complex financial problems.
- Demonstrate analytical skills.
- Plan work and study independently and make use of the relevant resources in a way which reflects best current practices and anticipated future practice.
- Demonstrate numeracy, quantitative and academic writing skills.
- Communicate effectively using appropriate media
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