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).

Assessment method

A written exam will be organised in January and in August and will cover both parts of the course (each parts represents 50% of the final grade).

Sources, references and any support material

Financial Markets and Institutions, Global Edition, 8th Edition, F. Mishkin and S. Eakins
 
Trading and exchanges, L. Harris, OUP
 

Language of instruction

English
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
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Master in Business Engineering Finalité spécialisée en Sustainable & Digital Management 1 5 Yes
Master in Management Standard 1 5 Yes
Master in Management Finalité didactique 1 5 Yes
Master in Management, Professional focus in Digital Enterprise Transformation Standard 1 5 No
Master in Management Finalité spécialisée 1 5 Yes
Master in Business Engineering Finalité spécialisée en data science 2 5 Yes
Master of Education, Section 4: Economics Standard 2 5 No
Master in Business Engineering Finalité spécialisée en Sustainable & Digital Management 2 5 Yes
Master in Management Finalité didactique 2 5 Yes
Master in Management, Professional focus in Digital Enterprise Transformation Standard 2 5 No
Master in Management Finalité spécialisée 2 5 Yes