MBA 752 - Financial Institutions & Markets

Institution:

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Modern financial institutions and markets operate in a dynamic environment that is witnessing increased global integration as financial intermediaries transform into a singular financial services industry. Fueled by innovation, technology, regulation, taxation, and competition, once sacrosanct boundaries between traditional industry sectors and international barriers have been breached. The reintegration of and coalescing within the financial services industry has meant a renewed emphasis on profitability and the development of management and corporate strategies to control institutional and investor risk. In addition to an emphasis on risk measurement and management, this course will cover asset securitization, securities markets, off-balance-sheet activities, financial institutions, globalization of financial services, financial statement analysis and loan applications, securities trading activities, regulation, industry trends and characteristics, and interest rates. Students will use and apply analytical models, tools and techniques to gain a greater understanding of the operations of a modern financial institutions and markets.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lincoln.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 365-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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