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INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE: MARKETS, MONEY AND INVESTMENT

Module code: FN107
Credits: 7.5
Semester: 2
Department: BUSINESS
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	Overview
	This module examines the role and function of the financial system in the overall economy. We examine key concepts such as the measurement of living standards, economic growth, inflation and savings at an aggregate level and analyse how these concepts influence the financial system. We explain the role of money in the economy and how Central Banks implement policy through the management of money and interest rates. We investigate the savings versus consumption decision of individuals and provide an overview of portfolio management. Topics include investment decisions; risk and return; how firms are financed; derivative securities and risk management; the nature and evolution of financial markets. Interactive learning, using Bloomberg Market Concepts, allows students to complete Bloomberg modules in Economics Indicators.

Overview

This module examines the role and function of the financial system in the overall economy. We examine key concepts such as the measurement of living standards, economic growth, inflation and savings at an aggregate level and analyse how these concepts influence the financial system. We explain the role of money in the economy and how Central Banks implement policy through the management of money and interest rates. We investigate the savings versus consumption decision of individuals and provide an overview of portfolio management. Topics include investment decisions; risk and return; how firms are financed; derivative securities and risk management; the nature and evolution of financial markets. Interactive learning, using Bloomberg Market Concepts, allows students to complete Bloomberg modules in Economics Indicators.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Present elementary models and theories describing economic processes in a market economy; Apply these economic concepts and theories to analyse numerical data and real world situations; Complete the Economic Indicators modules on Bloomberg Market Concepts; Discuss and assess the role of the government and central bank in the economy; Describe the operation of the markets that make up the financial system and their interactions; Explain the concept of the 'Time Value of Money' and compute the present and future values of investments; Use investment appraisal techniques to distinguish between good and bad investments; and Explain the risk-return relationship and compute equity and debt security prices.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Continuous Assessment marks from first sitting of this module will be carried forward into the Autumn repeat assessment cycle. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

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