MBA 621 - Financial Institutions and Markets

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University of San Francisco

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Description:

Prerequisite: MBA - 617. The course examines and compares the nature and regulatory structure of key financial institutions and markets in the dominant economies of the world. The principal focus is on the U.S. financial system, with selected comparisons made to financial systems in Europe and Japan, as well as China and Russia. The specific financial institutions examined include commercial and investment banks, venture capital firms, insurance companies, pension plans and mutual funds. The course also explores the key financial instruments (e.g., derivatives, debt and equity securities) and important financial markets (e.g., futures, options, debt and equity markets). The role and nature of US government financial system regulation is compared to the regulatory systems used in other major economies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usfca.edu/

Phone Number:

(415) 422-5555

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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