URL study guide
https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/E_EBE3_FMICourse Objective
In the course students develop a deep understanding of financial markets and institutions. You learn to analyze real-life applications using the concepts from the literature. You solve problem sets and form teams to work on case studies. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:explain how financial markets and institutions affect everyday life as well as how they create value and why this is the case (Bridging Theory and Practice- knowledge);state stylized facts of the term structure of interest rates, the markets for stocks, bonds, ETFs and trading in them (Bridging Theory and Practice
- knowledge; Social Professional Skills);understand the differences between the European and American financial markets (Bridging Theory and Practice – application; Academic and Research Skills);explain the need for regulation of the financial system (Bridging Theory and Practice – application);describe the recent developments in the regulatory framework and how they affect the financial system and the economy (Bridging Theory and Practice – application).
Course Content
Financial markets are playing an important role in a modern economy. This course gives students an overview on how the financial system operates and where its weaknesses lie. It is an important building block for understanding our economy and students can connect micro and macro theories to the concepts developed in this course. The course also provides the necessary background for a future career in a financial institution or policy environment.Teaching Methods
Lectures and tutorials.Method of Assessment
Written exam – Individual assessment.Interim Assignments – Group assessment.Interim Assignments – Tests.Literature
- Frederic S. Mishkin (2019), The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, 12th edition, Pearson. ISBN 978-0-13-473382-1
- Additional readings will be announced on Canvas.
Entry Requirements
Finance I.Recommended background knowledge
Finance I, Finance II and Corporate Finance.Language of Tuition
- English
Study type
- Bachelor