Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets

• • Market Organisation & Structure
  • Equity Securities
  • Equity Valuation
  • Market Efficiency & Technical Analysis
  • Ethics in the Investment Industry
  • Fixed Income Essentials
  • Debt Security Valuation
  • Term Structure & Interest Rate Dynamics
  • Interest Rate Risk
  • Credit Risk

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

• CUR-BAN23-Introduction to Finance Principles

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Others

Note: Level 2 units normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 units or other relevant experience.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

An overview of global financial markets and the major instruments traded within those markets. The focus is on equity and debt markets. The importance of ethics within financial markets will also be discussed.

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• Group Project (35%)
• Semester Test (20%)
• Case Study (45%)

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