5810579: C24 Financial Markets

Description

The course is an introduction to the field of Finance, reiterating the most important concepts from a bachelor's degree with a focus on Finance. It builds on the time value of money principle and applies it to the valuation of bonds, interest rates, and capital budgeting. The course also highlights some of the most significant markets for financial instruments. The main goal is to establish a strong foundation for understanding the key concepts of Finance.
Key topics covered are:

• Introduction to financial markets
• Interest rates and bond prices
• Structure of interest rates
• Market efficiency
• Funds markets
• Money markets
• Bond markets

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence

• Understand foundational finance concepts.
• Apply the time value of money principle.
• Evaluate bond pricing and interest rates.
• Analyse the role of funds.

• Analyse the structure of interest rates.
• Evaluate market efficiency.
• Apply valuation techniques in capital budgeting.

• Discuss financial market concepts with peers.
• Communicate complex financial ideas effectively.

• Develop a deeper understanding of financial markets.
• Improve critical thinking related to finance.

Lectures Method

• The module involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical de-sign and analysis skills.

Literature

• Berk, DeMarzo: Corporate Finance, Global Edition, Fifth Edition.