FINA 321 - Financial Institutions & Markets

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Finance

Description:

Explores the types of financial markets, the securities that are traded within those markets and the financial institutions that serve those markets. The operations, management and valuation of financial institutions including commercial banks, mutual funds, securities firms, and insurance companies are examined. The characteristics of money and capital markets and the pricing, risk and tax impacts of financial instruments sold in those markets are analyzed from different types of stocks and bonds to asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The basics of the financial futures and option markets are examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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