Study Guide

Objective

Upon completion of the course students will be familiar with the financial system and its major agents. The student will understand the functions of central banks, banks, insurance companies, and the basic principles of their regulation

Content

- The concept and value of money
- Structure of financial markets
- Central bank and its role
- Functions of Banks and insurance companies
- Sustainability in financial markets

Materials

Kontkanen Erkki, Pankkitoiminnan käsikirja.
Luentokalvot ja muu opettajan määräämä materiaali OMA:ssa.

Teaching methods

Lectures, guest lectures, homework, exam.

Student workload

5 op:n kurssi vastaa 130 työtuntia opiskelijalle:
luennot ja tentti 40 tuntia
etätehtävät 10 tuntia
itseopiskelua 80 tuntia

Further information

Tuition in Finnish

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.

Prerequisites

Finance, Economics or equivalent competences