FIN 3325 Financial Institutions and Markets 3.0 Credits
This course examines how financial institutions and markets channel funds from savers to borrowers, promoting economic efficiency and growth. Students learn how interest rates are determined, analyze risks and pricing of fixed income securities, and study key money- and capital-market instruments. The course reviews the structure and economic roles of major financial institutions and their contribution to value creation. It includes an in-depth look at central banking, focusing on the structure and policy tools of the Federal Reserve and recent developments in U.S. monetary policy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FIN 301 [Min Grade: C] or FIN 2301 [Min Grade: C] and (STAT 201 [Min Grade: C] or STAT 2201 [Min Grade: C] or STAT 205 [Min Grade: C])