FIN 333: Financial Markets

Course Description

A study of the financial system of the United States and other countries. Topics in this course include financial markets, financial securities such as financial derivatives, financial institutions, laws and regulations. The course examines the role and operation of financial markets to raise and allocate scarce capital resources. The course also examines how interest rates are determined and the effects of the Federal Reserve and Treasury policies on the financial system. Prerequisites: (FINANCE 331 with a grade of “C-” or better AND concurrent enrollment in (or completion of) MHR 381) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.