Business & Entrepreneurship
Financial Markets & Investments
When:
15 July - 26 July 2024
School:
Institution:
Nottingham Trent University
City:
Country:
Language:
English
Credits:
10 EC
Fee:
1200 GBP
About
this course provides a practical overview of the global financial markets and an examination of some of the common financial asset classes. The purpose of this course is to equip you with the skills required to analyse financial securities and to exploit market opportunities. It focuses on:
a) the analysis of the main financial markets and securities
b) the analysis of financial statements and
c) the management of equity portfolios.
In this course you will explore:
• Economic indicators
• Currency markets
• Financial statement analysis
• Fixed income (money and debt markets)
• The Stock Market: equity valuation
• Options: An introduction
• Introduction to Portfolio Management
Course leader
Dr Solomon Deku, Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University's Nottingham Business School.
Target group
This course is ideal for accounting and finance students and business students with an interest in financial and investment analysis, and who meet our English language requirements.
Course aim
After studying on this course, you should be able to:
• Demonstrate a conceptual and practical understanding of how economic indicators affect financial markets and the valuation of securities
• Evaluate firm performance using financial statements
• Demonstrate a conceptual and practical understanding of the characteristics of securities and financial markets
• Apply basic principles of security valuation, portfolio management in the context of risk management and wealth maximisation
• Analyse information from different sources, to facilitate decision-making and provide solutions to common financial management problems.
Fee info
Fee
1200 GBP, Apply and pay your tuition fee by 30 April 2024 and receive our Early-Bird discount of £100. Tuition fee includes course materials, our exciting social and cultural programme, support from our friendly team of student buddies, use of our GSS Hub with free drinks, and a trip to the beautiful university city of Cambridge.
Fee
440 GBP, Accommodation in our on-campus student halls. All rooms are single with ensuite facilities and shared kitchen and living spaces. Halls are self-catered and kitchen and bedding packs will be provided. Our accommodation is right in the heart of the city and so there are lots of food shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and takeaways just a short walk away.
Interested?
When:
15 July - 26 July 2024
School:
Institution:
Nottingham Trent University
Language:
English
Credits:
10 EC