FIN 341 - Financial Markets and Institutions

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring

A study of the wide range of markets and instruments used to finance projects and control risk in today’s global economy. Students are introduced to the operational, regulatory and transitory characteristics of capital markets and financial institutions. Topics in this application-oriented course include the monetary system, stock, bond, mortgage, futures and options markets, pension funds, investment firms, commercial banks, credit unions, mutual funds and insurance companies.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or 300, and ECON 201 or ECON 202.