d163565 Introduction to Financial Markets

CEVRO University
fall 2023
Extent and Intensity
24/24/0. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Marek Vokoun, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jan Neugebauer, Ph.D., MBA (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Marek Vokoun, Ph.D.
Department of Economics – Departments – President – CEVRO University
Timetable
Mon 15:30–16:50 Učebna 208/B, Mon 17:00–18:20 Učebna 208/B
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Prerequisites
Buisness economics or economics class.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to give students a thorough understanding of the dynamic and intricate operation of financial markets. Students will comprehend the fundamental concepts, principles, and mechanisms that drive financial markets, allowing them to comprehend the interplay of factors that shape global economic systems. By the end of the course, students will have gained the knowledge and analytical skills required to navigate and interpret financial markets, laying the groundwork for informed decision-making in the financial world.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to evaluate the development of the economy and financial markets after completing the course. They will learn to understand and distinguish which factors influence both areas. They will be able to understand why and how governments and central banks act in relation to economic developments.
Syllabus
  • 1. Institutions and Markets 2. The Financial Environment 3. Money and the Monetary System 4. Risk measures 5. Market pricing and asset valuation 6. Investment instruments: Savings and Investment Process 7. Interest Rates, Time Value of Money 8. Bonds and Stocks: Characteristics and Valuations 9. Securities and Markets 10. Financial Management: Business Goals and Financial Data 11. Financial Analysis: Market benchmarking 12. Capital budgeting Analysis
Literature
    required literature
  • MELICHER, Ronald W. a Edgar A. NORTON. Introduction to Finance: Markets, Investments, and Financial Management. 17th edition. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2019. ISBN 978-1-119-56117-0
  • BACKWELL, Alex. An Intuitive Introduction to Finance and Derivatives: Concepts, Terminology and Models. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2023. ISBN 978-3-031-23452-1
  • MISHKIN, Frederic. The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, Global Edition. 13th edition. Harlow, England London New York Boston San Francisco Toronto Sydney Dubai Singapore Hong Kong Tokyo Seoul Taipei New Delhi Cape Town Sao Paulo Mexico
    recommended literature
  • CECCHETTI, Stephen a Kermit SCHOENHOLTZ. Money, Banking and Financial Markets. 6th edition. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2020. ISBN 978-1-260-22678-2.
  • MADURA, Jeff. Financial Markets & Institutions. 13th edition. Boston, MA, USA: Cengage Learning, 2020. ISBN 978-0-357-13079-7.
Teaching methods
Lectures, problem solviong, exercises, class discussion, group projects, presentations, reading
Assessment methods
Midterm test (25 %), Presentation (20 %), Final exam (50 %)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2020, fall 2020, fall 2021, fall 2022.
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