Core
5
6 ECTS
Spring
None
EC320
Amer Demirovic
2017
Overview of financial system and its role in an economy
Financial institutions and financial intermediaries
Asset management firms
The level and structure of interest rates
Primary and secondary financial markets
Stock markets
Bond markets
Options markets
Commodity markets
Currency markets
Asset-backed securities markets
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lectures |
15 | 1.5 | 22.5 |
|
Workshops |
5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
|
Seminars |
5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Tutorials | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours | 45.0 | ||
| Total Contact Hours | 105.0 | ||
| Total Engagement Hours | 150.0 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Exam |
1 |
3 hours |
50% |
End of semester |
|
Mid-semester test |
1 |
2 hours |
20% |
Week 8 |
|
Group poster and presentation |
1 |
n/a |
20% |
Week 15 |
|
Subject Test1 |
1 |
1 hour |
10% |
Weeks 4,12 |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Critically understand the role of financial intermediation
Critically evaluate major financial markets and their economic roles
Analyse the structure and purpose of different financial institutions
Examine the structure and regulations of financial markets
Understand the role of major market participants.
Demonstrate key knowledge of major principles common to all markets
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures will provide core information relating to module material (ILO:1-6)
Research/investigation assignments will encourage self-study and group engagement (ILO: 3-5)
Guided, independent study (ILO:1-6)
Assessment Strategy:
Written Exams (ILO: 1-6)
Tests (ILO: 2, 6)
Group Poster (ILO:3-5)
Practical Skills:
Interpret financial data
Interpret financial statements
Apply financial market principles to other areas and disciplines
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures (PS: 1-3)
In-class exercises (PS: 1-3)
Assessment Strategy:
Written Exam (PS:1-2)
Group Poster (PS: 3)
Test (PS: 1-2)
Transferable Skills:
Numeracy Skills
Team working skills
Communication Skills
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures (TS: 1, 4)
In-class exercises (TS: 1-4)
Assessment Strategy:
Group Poster (TS:2-4)
Test (TS: 1)
Written Exam (TS: 4)
Set text
Fabozzi, F. J., Modigliani, F. P. Jones, F. J. (2013) Foundations of Financial Markets and Institutions, 4th New International Edition, Pearson
Supplementary Materials
Bank for International Settlements, (2016), [online], www.bis.org,
De Haan, J., et al., (2015), Financial Markets and Institutions: A European Perspective, Cambridge University Press
Mishkin, F., Eakins, S., (2015), Financial Markets and Institutions, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall
Saunders, A, Cornett, M., (2014), Financial Markets and Institutions, An Introduction to the Risk Management Approach, 6th Edition McGraw Hill
Valdez, S., (2015), An Introduction to Global Financial Markets, 8th Edition, Palgrave Macmillan
Elsevier (2017) Journal of Financial Markets, https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-financial-markets/
Please note
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the module and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module and programme can be found in the departmental or programme handbook.
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Date of Production : January 2017
Date approved by School Learning and Teaching Committee:
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Date of Annual Review:
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