Introduction to Investment and Financial Markets
EM054ME5B1
Program
Bachelor
BAI 3A Bachelor Affaires Internationales
BAI 3A Bachelor Affaires Internationales
UE
Introduction to Investment and Financial Markets
Semester
B
Discipline
Finance
Contact hours
27 H
Number of spots
45
ECTS
5
Open to visitors
Yes
Language
Coordinator
Vivien LEFEBVRE
List of lecturers
| Lecturer(s) | Contact hours - lecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Vivien LEFEBVRE | vivien.lefebvre@em-strasbourg.eu | 27 h |
Pedagogical contribution of the course to the program
| LEARNING GOAL 1 : Students will know, understand, and use management tools appropriately. |
|---|
| Students will know how to implement their knowledge within an organization. |
| Students will demonstrate knowledge of management tools in their scope of action. |
| LEARNING GOAL 3 : Students will be able to adapt effectively in an international environment. |
| Students will communicate their ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, in French and in two additional languages. |
| Students will demonstrate their ability to learn and take action when working in intercultural teams. |
Description
This course will give students a global perspective on financial markets organisation and instruments. In the first chapter, we will present the different segments of the financial markets (Money Market, Bond Market, Stock Market, Forex). Then, we will focus on bonds valuation and bond markets. The third chapter will be dedicated to stocks, with the study of the risk and return couple. The fundamentals of the Capital Asset Pricing Model and Portfolio Theory will be dealt with in chapter 4.Teaching methods
Face-to-face
- LecturesIn group
- Projects
Interaction
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No items in this list have been checked.Learning objectives
Cognitive domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 1) Describe the main players involved in financial markets.
- - (level 2) Distinguish between the main forms of financial markets' organization.
- - (level 2) Explain the various forms of financial risks including the difference between systematic and specific risk.
- - (level 4) Calculate the price of a bond with discounting techniques.
Affective domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able toNone affective domain have been associated with this course yet
Outline
Chapter 1 : Financial Markets Organization Chapter 2 : Bonds and the bond market Chapter 3 : Stocks and the stock market Chapter 4 : the Capital Asset Pricing ModelNo prerequisite has been provided
Knowledge in / Key concepts to master
Basic knowledge in financial economics and statistics Fundamentals of Accounting (financial statements analysis), Fundamentals of Financial Mathematics (discount rate)Teaching material
Mandatory tools for the course
- Computer- Calculator
Documents in all formats
- Case studies/texts
- Worksheets
Moodle platform
- Upload of class documentsSoftware
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No items in this list have been checked.Recommended reading
Berk, J. and DeMarzo, P. (2007). Corporate Finance, Pearson International Edition
No reading material has been provided.
EM Research: Be sure to mobilize at least one resource
Textbooks, case studies, translated material, etc. can be enteredNo reading material has been provided.
Assessment
List of assessment methods
Intermediate assessment / continuous assessment 1Other (date, pop quiz, etc.) :
Written / Group / English / Weight : 30 %
Details : The intermediate assessment is a team-work case-study. All required information and guidelines will be provided on Moodle and during the lessons and there will be a follow-up session during the course.
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.1, LO1.2, LO1.2, LO1.3, LO1.3, LO2.1, LO2.1, LO2.2, LO2.2, LO4.2
Written / Group / English / Weight : 30 %
Details : The intermediate assessment is a team-work case-study. All required information and guidelines will be provided on Moodle and during the lessons and there will be a follow-up session during the course.
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.1, LO1.2, LO1.2, LO1.3, LO1.3, LO2.1, LO2.1, LO2.2, LO2.2, LO4.2
Final evaluationExam week
Written (90 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 70 %
Details : The final exam will be made of several exercises and questions.
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.2, LO2.1, LO3.1, LO3.2
Written (90 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 70 %
Details : The final exam will be made of several exercises and questions.
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.2, LO2.1, LO3.1, LO3.2