The course examines the instruments and institutions that make up the financial system of the modern economy, such as bonds, stocks, derivatives, and the money market, as well as the role of banks in deposit and credit creation, insurance companies, asset management companies, etc.. Along the way, standard concepts and tools of financial analysis are covered, including the risk-return trade-off , the evaluation of financial instruments, the diversification of risk.
The course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of the financial system. More specifically, the course covers topics such as the functions performed by the financial sector, the features of financial instruments and the main characteristics of financial institutions and markets. Students will understand how the financial sector meets the financial needs of households and businesses, such as investing, financing, making payments and/or managing risks.
Students are expected to have passed the exam of Business Adminstration.
They have also advised to have a thorough knowledge of Financial mathematics.
The course entails different teaching methods such as Lectures, Case Studies, Seminars and Workshop with Professionals, Assignments using Aulaweb platform, Auto evaluation tests.
In consideration of the current COVID-19 emergency, if restrictions persist and traditional face-to-face classrooms teaching is not be possible, blended learning methods will be adopted and the whole course will be available also online. More details will be provided to the students at the beginning of the semester via AulaWeb.
Anthony Saunders and Marcia Cornett, (2018), "Financial Markets and Institutions", Mc-Graw-Hill, 7th Edition.ns, MCGraw- Hill, 2015, 6th edition.
Ricevimento: Office hours are published on Aulaweb course page at the beginning of the course For other hours please contact the teacher via email. Always check Aulaweb news for update and changes
LAURA NIERI (President)
BARBARA ALEMANNI
MARCO DI ANTONIO
FRANCESCA QUERCI
Lessons start in the second semester.
FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS B
The final exam is a theoretical and practical assignment.
Students who attend lectures regularly may choose the 'continuos valuation method' that implies 3-4 assignments and an intermediate exam.
The assignment includes multiple-choice questions; open questions; exercises and problems.
Students who fail the exam can repeat it with no limitations.
However if the final score in below 16/30 the exam cannot be repeated in the next date.
