Financial Markets and Institutions

Queen Mary, University of London

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Host University

    Queen Mary, University of London

  • Location

    London, England

  • Area of Study

    Finance, Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Prerequisites

    -ECN106
    -ECN111

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • UK Credits

    15
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    4
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    6
  • Overview

    Credits: 15.0
    Overlap: BUS201
    Prerequisite: ECN106 ECN111

    Topics include the role and function of capital markets, government and company finance; general methods of valuing financial assets; equities and the trade-off between risk and return; London Stock Exchange, and competition between European stock markets; bonds, and the term structure of interest rates; gilt-edged market, eurobond market, institutional investment, and financial regulation.

    Assessment: 20.0% Coursework, 80.0% Examination
    Semester 1 Associate Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
    Level: 5

Course Disclaimer

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