Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Financial Institutions and Markets
2. Language of Instruction:
Tiếng Anh
3. Course Code:
FIN203
4. Credits:
4
5. Course Objectives:
"Describe the major institutional features of the international financial system.
Explain the function and operation of bank and non-bank financial institutions in the financial system.
Explain the function and operation of markets in equities, debt, foreign exchange and derivatives.
Examine an element of the financial system and summarise and report relevant and contemporary information in the form of an oral presentation.
Examine an element of the financial system and summarise and report relevant and contemporary information in the form of a written report.
Evaluate the role of institutions, markets and regulators in the financial system.
Perform calculations relevant to the use of various financial instruments.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
Financial Institutions and Markets: The investment, financing and risk management decisions made by individuals, firms and governments are implemented by creating and trading financial instruments in financial markets, often with the involvement of a variety of institutions. Using the Australian financial system as an illustration. Financial Institutions and Markets introduces students to the theory and functions of financial institutions and markets. Students develop an understanding of the role and functions of bank and non-bank financial institutions and of markets in equities, debt, foreign exchange and derivatives.