BUS 358 Financial Markets and Institutions
This course examines the infrastructure of the financial system and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the different functions performed by financial markets and institutions and the role they play in assisting small and large companies. The main emphasis of this course will be the in-depth exploration of the major instruments in the financial market and the institutional characteristics of the markets (i.e.: money, stock, bond, mortgage, crypto, and blockchain markets) in which these assets are traded. Furthermore, the course analyzes the different types of financial intermediaries (commercial banks, investment banks, mutual funds, venture capitalists), which facilitate the flow of funds and are crucial for a well-functioning financial market.