BA 354 - Financial Markets and Institutions

4 credit(s)
An examination of the role of financial institutions and markets and the role they play in the business environment. Emphasis will be placed on studying the organization, structure and securities operations of money markets and capital markets (stock, bond, mortgage, mortgage-backed securities, swaps). The course also addresses the role of financial statements and analysis; risk management of commercial banks as well as the role of non-depository institutions (investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, the Federal Reserve Systems) as part of the financial market system.
Prerequisite(s): BA 305 with a minimum grade of C-.