Financial Markets (P00244)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MSE-P-FinMkts

This course discusses the roles, characteristics and development of global financial markets, including equity, bond, currency, derivative and swap markets. The interaction and relationships between the different markets are discussed from the standpoint of the investor, the capital-raising company and the financial intermediary. Market micro-structure, regulation, competition between exchanges, the growth of capital markets in less-developed countries and the likely future development of global markets are also discussed.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : PGs only

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (Management School and Economics), (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	11:00	13:00

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of global financial markets, their roles and characteristics. They will learn how each market relates to one another and will gain an understanding of the reasons for the globalisation of financial markets. They will be able to identify factors behind the success or failure of certain markets, and to understand the importance of financial intermediaries, such as investment banks, in the development of markets.

Assessment Information

Students will be assessed by an individual assignment during the course (30% of total assessed score) and by examination at the end of the course (70% of total assessed score).