FIN665 : Financial institutions and markets

Department

Department of Financing and Banking

Academic Program

Master in Finance and Banking

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

FIN661

Overview

The course "Financial Institutions and Markets" discusses the different financial institutions and how they are affected in the financial market. He also talks about the different methods of analyzing the financial market and the different methods of investing in the financial markets. Various financial operations, financial communications, financial assets, financial markets, international financial institutions, domestic financial institutions and forms of financial institutions will be studied. The course also deals with the various financial problems facing companies and financial markets and the different solutions to these problems. In addition, the course also deals with the operational procedures that need to be taken to achieve the financial goals.

Intended learning outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding.1a The student should be familiar with the foundations and theories in the field of financial markets.2a That the student becomes able to use indicators to evaluate the performance of financial markets.3a That the student be able to use financial indicators in the analysis of return and risk.A4 The student is able to classify the efficiency of financial markets according to levels of competence.B- Mental skills:B1 The student's ability to make a comparison between the levels of proficiency in the financial markets.B2 The student's ability to evaluate securities in terms of return and risk.B3 The student's ability to practically apply the evaluation of the performance of financial markets.B4 Students understand the analysis of the behavior of financial institutions and their developmental role.C- Scientific and professional skills:1c The student's ability to demonstrate his understanding of the role of international financial institutions.2c The student's ability to present a critical view of the role of financial markets.3c The student's ability to understand and assimilate the theory of finance.4c The student's ability to compare financial markets and understand the level of competence.D- General Skills:1D The student can collect and analyze data and information about financial markets and institutions.2d That the student be able to present his recommendations regarding evaluating the performance of the financial market.3D The student should be able to assess the competency levels of the financial markets.D4 The student should be able to differentiate between traditional and Islamic financial markets.

Teaching and learning methods

1. The student chooses a topic from the subjects offered for the course.2. The student submits a research paper and it is discussed with the students and the course professor.3. Students choose any financial market (local or international) as a practical research that the student will discuss at the end of the semester.4. Research is presented for practical discussion, comparison of results and recommendations.5. The student presents a published scientific paper and it is discussed with the students and the professor.

Methods of assessments

C. Evaluation number. Evaluation methods. Evaluation date. Percentage. Feedback1 First evaluation Preparing one of the topics for the course, presenting and discussing it from the first week until the fifth week 10%2 Second Evaluation Midterm Exam Sixth Week 25%First Assessment Repeated. Preparing one of the topics for the course, presenting and discussing it from the seventh week to the thirteenth week. 10% repeated3 Third Evaluation Preparing a scientific paper or published article from the first week to the thirteenth week 5%4 Fourth Evaluation Discussion of practical research from the fourteenth to the fifteenth week 10%5 Fifth Assessment Final Exam Sixteenth Week 50%Total 100%

Course content:

Scientific subject, Introduction to financial markets and financial institutions 1. The financial system and the financial environment of the financial markets. 2. Financial institutions, their types and decision-making areas. 3. Financial markets (concept - types - functions - tools). 4. Rules and procedures for dealing in the Stock Exchange. 5. Efficiency of financial markets. 6. Calculating indices in the financial markets. 7. Measuring return and risk in financial markets 8. Evaluate stocks and bonds. 9. Capital asset pricing theory and the financial market line. 10. Financial derivatives markets. (Options - financial futures - interest rate swaps markets). 11. Capital markets and the challenges of financial liberalization.12. Financial investment institutions and companies. 13. International and regional stock exchanges and financial institutions. 15. Islamic financial institutions and markets.

Studies in the analysis of financial statements (ACC638)
(ECO610)
Money and banking (ECO713)
Financial Department (Finance Department) (FIN661)
Scientific research methods in finance (FIN662)
investment theory (FIN663)
banking operations (FIN664)
Financial institutions and markets (FIN665)
portfolio theory (FIN666)
Corporate finance (FIN667)
Financial risk management (FIN668)
Islamic financing and investment formulas (FIN669)
Advanced statistics (STAT600)