Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0204
Organization's ID:
Finance 303
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 16 weeks (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 financial institutions and markets
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to present the financial institutions and markets, touching on topics such as foundations of financial investments, the Federal Reserve System, interest rates, equity ownership, financial statement analysis, risk management, and financial regulations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • analyze the purposes and roles of various types of financial institutions within investment markets and domestic and global economies
  • compare the basic features of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and debt instruments as investment vehicles
  • analyze the efficiency of capital and investment markets
  • evaluate the impact of Federal Reserve monetary policies and other government regulations on global financial markets
  • apply common financial formulas to calculate interest rates, securities pricing and yields, and rates of return on investment
  • evaluate risk exposure in a portfolio using mathematical calculations and gap management
  • analyze ethical and legal dilemmas in the financial industry in accordance with current regulations.
  • explain the structure, function, and policymaking functions of the Federal Reserve System

General Topics:

  • The course objective is to present the financial institutions and markets, touching on topics such as foundations of financial investments
  • The Federal Reserve System
  • Interest rates
  • Equity ownership
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Risk management
  • Financial regulations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials