Financial Markets and Institutions [ELFIM401]
- 5 credits
- 30h
- 1st quarter
Language of instruction: English
Learning outcomes
With this course, students will obtain an in depth view of the functioning of financial markets and institutions as well as their role within the financial system as a whole.
Content
The course aims at describing intermediated and non-intermediated finance. Along these lines, the first part of the course will be devoted to the organization and functioning of financial markets (market microstructure), while the second part of the course will put the emphasis on financial intermediation and particularly on the analysis of the banking and insurance industries.
Teaching methods
Lectures and readings (PowerPoint slides and reading list available on Webcampus). Case reports.
Evaluations
A written exam will be organised in January and in August and will cover both parts of the course. A case report for the second part of the course is due and will represent 20% of the final grade (see Webcampus for details).
Recommended readings
Language of instruction
EnglishLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales et de gestionRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
