EC 302 Global Financial Markets & Institutions
This course provides a comprehensive review of the global financial markets, instruments, and institutions. It is designed to expand students' awareness and understanding of the conceptual background for financial decision-making related to corporate finance, banking, and international finance. The first part provides an introduction to financial markets, the attributes of financial assets, and the characteristics of the market participants. The second part includes chapters dedicated to various financial markets, some of which include debt, stock, foreign exchange, real estate, derivatives. Finally, the course discusses the risks faced by investors when they are participating in financial markets. In this course, we will stress practical applications and the impact of current events on financial markets.
Prerequisite
EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics