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Financial markets25193/1695/1920/1/16
Study guide

Financial markets

25193/1695/1920/1/16
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Business Management, programme stage 2
    Specialisation:
    • Accountancy -Taxation
    • Finance and Insurance
    Choice package:
    • keuzepakket 2AF
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Co-ordinator: El Majdoub Said
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 09.03.2020 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 75,00 hours

Prerequisites

having passed, or having a tolerated mark for Economics OR (having passed, or having a tolerated mark for Microeconomics AND having passed, or having a tolerated mark for Macroeconomics) AND having passed, or having a tolerated mark for Introduction to finance and administration AND having passed, or having a tolerated mark for English.

Short description

See the section on the learning content.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Some knowledge about introductory economics; some affinity with mathematics; logical reasoning.

Learning outcomes (list)

The student communicates internationally
The student uses the correct professional terminology in English
The student refers to professional sources
The student is able to explain the mechanics of a stock exchange
The student masters principles of business economics and law
The student understands how the foreign exchange markets interact
The student is able to explain the main features of the most common derivatives (options, futures, swaps,...)
The student is able to explain the core elements of a bank (bank structure, granting of credit, capital requirements, ...)
The student is able to explain the essence of investment banking
The student is able to explain the role of central banks (monetary policy, lender of last resort,....)
The student has a thorough understanding of the money markets
The student is able to identify risks
The student applies the main concepts of international financial management when solving numerical problems
The student understands how the foreign exchange markets interact
The student is able to explain the main features of the most common derivatives (options, futures, swaps,...)
The student is able to explain the mechanics of a stock exchange
The student has a thorough understanding of the money markets
The student reflects critically, works in a structured way and acts as problem solver
The student applies the main concepts of international financial management when solving numerical problems
The student can conducts an advisory sales pitch
The student uses the correct professional terminology in English
The student is knowledgeable with respect to prevailing legislation and regulation
The student is able to explain the core elements of a bank (bank structure, granting of credit, capital requirements, ...)
The student is able to explain the essence of investment banking
The student is able to explain the role of central banks (monetary policy, lender of last resort,....)

Course content

Content of the course:


Introduction
Chapter I – Banking and financial institutions: including role of Central Banks
Chapter II – Global financial markets: money market, capital market, bond market, stock exchanges, etc.
Chapter III – Foreign exchange markets 
Chapter IV – Options and derivative markets: futures, forwards, swaps
Chapter V – Trends and actual topics in global financial markets

Study material (list)

Mandatory

Study material (text): Mandatory

Costs for this course are limited: costs for printing or copies, etc. 



PowerPoint presentations (incl. examples/exercises) will be made available on the AP Blackboard prior to each lecture.


Recommended: The handbook referenced hereafter is used as a background and support for this course: Valdez. S., Molyneux, Ph. (2016). An introduction to global financial markets, Palgrave Macmillan, 8th edition (518 pages)

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials24,00 hours
Practicum51,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
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Semester 2Knowledge test100,00Written exam: 120 minutes
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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2nd examination periodKnowledge test100,00Written exam: 120 minutes