Postgraduate Course: Financial Markets (CMSE11015)
Course Outline
School |
Business School |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Common Courses (Management School) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
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 |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
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). |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
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Course secretary |
Ms Natalie Honeyman
Tel: (0131 6)51 1458
Email: Natalie.Honeyman@ed.ac.uk |
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