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FINANCIAL MARKETS
2023-2024	EnIESEG School of Management ( IÉSEG )
Class code :	2324-IÉSEG-MFI1S1-FIN-MFICE01UE	FINANCE

Level	Year	Period	Language of instruction
MSc in Finance	1	S1	EnEnglish

Academic responsibility	O.GUERINDON
Lecturer(s)	Y.TITOVA

IÉSEG > MSc in Finance > Semester 1 > 2,00 ECTS

Prerequisites

No particular prerequisite

Learning outcomes

Understand what a financial market is and its main functions.
Understand the concept of financial intermediaries and their role.
Know the features of various financial securities, short-term debt, bonds and stocks.
Calculate cross-rates and forward FX rates.
Build a carry-trade strategy.
Explain the reasons and consequences of the subprime crisis, outline the role of shadow banking.
Master the main pillars of financial regulation.
Understand the role and master the recent developments in financial markets
Communicate effectively in English
Breakdown complex organizational problems using the appropriate methodology
Convey powerful messages using contemporary presentation techniques
Demonstrate an expertise on key concepts, techniques and trends in their professional field

Course description

Part 1 - Overview of the financial system
Part 2 - Stock markets
Part 3 - Debt markets
Part 4 - FX markets
Part 5- Subprime financial crisis and financial regulation

Class type

Class structure

Type of course	Numbers of hours	Comments
Independent study
Group Project	10,00
Face to face
Interactive class	16,00
Independent work
Reference manual 's readings	24,00
Total student workload	50,00

Teaching methods

Case study
Interactive class
Presentation
Project work

Assessment

The assessment is composed of a group project on a recent issue in financial markets (20%) and oral presentation of research results (20%), as well as the final exam on complete course contents (60%). The oral presentation is also used to assess the learning objective "Communicate effectively in English".