Study Guide

Objective

On completion of the course the student will be able to
* understand the features of different financial instruments
* understand how the financial markets operate
* obtain information from the financial markets
* evaluate risk and return

Content

* The time value of money
* Sources of financing
* Role of Central banks
* Role of financial intermediaries
* Financial markets
* Financial terminology
* Techniques for debt and equity valuation
* Measures of risk and return

Materials

Recommended reading: Mishkin, Frederic S. Financial Markets and Institutions (8th edition), Pearson Prentice Hall, 2015 (ISBN 978-0-13-342362-4)

While there are no prerequisites for the course, familiarity with Business Mathematics will be beneficial

Teaching methods

This course will be delivered in-person unless health authorities or the University decide otherwise.

The course includes lectures, worked examples, homework assignments, final exam

Exam schedules

All exams will take place on campus unless health authorities or the University decide otherwise.

Final exam on April 23
Resit #1 on May 14
Resit #2 on June 4

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Homework assignments 20%
(Assignments are marked as Pass or Fail. You must attempt all questions to receive full credit. Assignments submitted after the deadline will be marked down 50%.)
Final exam 80%
Total 100%