FEDFACL20101 Financial markets and institutions

Code FEDFACL20101
Title Financial markets and institutions
Module FEDFACL201 - Financial markets and institutions
Department FAC - Finance Auditing Accounting
Duration 24 h
ECTS credits 3 / 3 (erasmus)
Language
  • English
Description Financial markets play an important role in the global economy. They satisfy the financial needs of different agents: those looking for a return on their capital, the suppliers of capital, and those looking for financial capital to invest in a venture. The course aims to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in the ever-changing financial landscape of today. It covers a wide range of financial instruments and institutions, as well as the most recent advancements and

challenges in both domestic and international financial spheres. The course places a strong focus on comprehending essential theoretical concepts, understanding the significance of institutions in these markets, and recognizing their practical application. Specifically, this course provides an overview of the main financial markets, namely, the money market, the stock market, the bond market, and the futures and derivative markets. It also provides students with a

general knowledge of the main products traded in those markets.
Objectives
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of accounting
Sustainable development In order to implement the objectives of France's "Green Plan of Higher Education Institutions", each class considers the issues and stakes of Sustainable Development related to the subject matter being taught
Course sequencing
Method Lecture course supported by PPT expositions, case studies, and exercises. Students should get previously acquainted with each class session's material.
Assessment Written exam outside of class time (60 %) - Durée. 2h
Continuous assessment (40 %) : Quizzes and Assignments
Bibliography
  • Financial Markets and Institutions, 8th Edition, 2022, Anthony Saunders, Marcia Cornett and Otgo Erhemjamts
Advised bibliography Financial markets and institutions, Ninth Edition. Frederic S. Mishkin, Stanley G. Eakins

Base(s) de donnée(s) recommandée(s) pour le cours – à retrouver sur Intranet / menu Infomédiathèque :
  • Business Source Complete (EBSCO) ()
  • EUROPRESSE ()
  • Vidéos ()
  • Brief.eco ()
  • THE NEW YORK TIMES ()