BU 4774 - Financial Markets and Institutions

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

School of Business

Description:

This course focuses on the importance of the financial system in providing liquidity, risk diversification, and efficient capital allocation in a globally interconnected economy. Specific topics will include: interest rate determination, term structure, structure and institutional make-up of capital markets, and risk analysis. The balance sheet of financial institutions will be analyzed to discern the risks inherent in the sources and uses of funds for different financial intermediaries as well as how regulatory changes impact markets and institutions. Replaces BU4770 and BU5773. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: BU2430.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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