FINA30203

3 hours. Prerequisite: ECON 10223, 10233, FINA 30253 with a grade of at least C-, and must be a declared Business major. This course provides an understanding of financial markets and the institutions that operate within them. It introduces the financial markets, where the flow of funds occurs through financial market instruments, such as bonds, money markets, mortgage markets, foreign exchange markets, stocks, and derivatives (futures, forwards, options, and swaps). It focuses on financial institutions, such as the Federal Reserve, commercial banks, thrifts, insurance companies, investment banks, finance companies, mutual funds, and pension funds. In addition, it provides a comprehensive introduction to risk
management within the financial services industry.

Fall and Spring

CORE - WEM (Writing Emphasis-TCUCC)