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Financial Markets

Financial Markets

Studiengänge
Masterstudiengang Wirtschaftsinformatik (MSc WI 19) (01.09.2019)
Masterstudiengang Entrepreneurship und Management (MSc EM 20) (01.09.2020)
Masterstudiengang Finance (MSc FI 20) (01.09.2020)
Masterstudiengang Innovative Finance (MSc IF 24) (01.09.2024)
Masterstudiengang Entrepreneurship, Innovation und Leadership (MSc EIL 25) (01.09.2025)
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
Lehrmethode
  • The module involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical de-sign and analysis skills.
Lernergebnisse
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.
Methodological competence
  • Analyse the structure of interest rates.
  • Evaluate market efficiency.
  • Apply valuation techniques in capital budgeting.
Social competence
  • Discuss financial market concepts with peers.
  • Communicate complex financial ideas effectively.
Personal competence
  • Develop a deeper understanding of financial markets.
  • Improve critical thinking related to finance.
Literatur
  • Berk, DeMarzo: Corporate Finance, Global Edition, Fifth Edition.
Prüfungsmodalitäten
Final Written Exam
Modulnummer:
6210579
Semester:
WS 26/27
ECTS-Credits:
3
Lehre:
28 L / 21 h
Selbststudium:
69 h
Sprache:
Englisch
Plansemester:
1