Financial Markets, Institutions and Financial Planning C

About this programme

This finance course is intended for students who want to increase their familiarity with financial market operations and the practical aspects of managing personal finances. It prepares students to work within financial institutions and/or financial consulting. The course is given and examined in English. Module 1. Financial Markets and Institutions, 7.5 credits Module 2. Financial Planning, 7.5 credits Module 1. Financial Markets and Institutions, 7.5 credits Due to the economic globalization and the modernization of financial assets' the global understanding of financial markets' institutional logics and environment has become increasingly complex. In this course the primary intent is to introduce students to the institutional environment in which financial transactions take place. A strong emphasis is put on the role of central banks, on regulations and innovations before and after the crisis. The differences between capital and money markets in bank or market-controlled systems are presented, as well as, discussions about the operations of financial intermediaries. With a practical framework, based on examples from European financial institutions and stock markets, this course aims to develop managerial capacity in order to apply the decisions and policies that a Chief Financial Officer would. This module is also useful to individual investors who must understand the markets in which they operate. Expected learning outcomes: After completing the module, the student should be able to: