FIN 302 : Financial Institutions and Markets

Prerequisites: FIN 301

This course gives a basic introduction to the main features of financial institutions and markets, focusing on markets and institutions that failed during the recent turmoil. Topics covered include interest rates and securities pricing, rate of return calculations, how markets determine the overall level of interest rates, and why different securities pay different interest rates. The course also covers financial markets, related financial institutions, and the assets that are traded on these markets, including money, bond, stock, and derivatives markets. Throughout the course, topics will be introduced through real case examples.