Financial Markets and Institutions (849L1)
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Financial Markets and Institutions
Module 849L1
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module examines the important role of financial markets and institutions in a global context. It examines the role played by private banks and explores the workings of key financial markets such as stock markets, foreign exchange markets and futures markets, given their centrality to business activity. It also explores issues surrounding the causes of financial crises, the regulation of financial markets and the role of central banks in relation to interest rates. A comparative perspective on financial centres across the globe and real world case studies are used throughout.
Module learning outcomes
Understand comprehensively the fundamental principles underlying the functioning of financial markets and institutions from an economic perspective.
Understand thoroughly the practical relevance of financial markets and institutions to international business behaviour.
Critically evaluate empirical evidence drawn from the literature on financial markets, market efficiency, and institutions.
Convey and distil complex issues on financial markets and institutions in a clear and accessible way to both specialist and non-specialist audiences through the medium of an essay.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 10 (45 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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