Financial MarketsÂ
Course Description:Â
This course examines the role of finance in supporting the functional areas of a firm, and fosters an understanding of how financial decisions themselves can create value.Â
Topics covered include:Â
- Basic analytical skills and principles of corporate finance.Â
- Functions of modern capital markets and financial institutions.Â
- Standard techniques of analysis, including capital budgeting, discounted cash flow valuation, and risk analysis.Â
Learning Objectives:Â
- Apply basic financial theory to Financial SystemsÂ
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of institutional frameworksÂ
- Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of domestic money and capital markets and of their linkages with global financial marketsÂ
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the financial products that are available
- Gain an appreciation for some current issues in financial marketsÂ
- Acquire an introductory understanding of risk management
