FI 510 - Financial Institutions and Markets

This course provides an analysis of the structure, functions, and operations of key financial institutions. Students will examine the mechanisms through which these institutions facilitate the flow of funds between savers and borrowers and explore the composition and dynamics of money markets and capital markets. The course emphasizes the relationship between macroeconomic policy and monetary policy, focusing on how interest rates influence financial decision-making and market behavior. Students will explore regulatory frameworks at both national and international levels. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/00/00/45 Prerequisite: FI 501 Managerial Corporate Finance. Corequisite: None.