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Core Module Information
Module title: Financial Markets, Institutions and Banking
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: FIN11428
Module leader: Tienyu Hwang
School The Business School
Subject area group: Accounting and Finance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of key financial concepts and systems. You’ll begin by exploring the functions and structure of the financial system, including the role of intermediaries and the impact of globalisation.Next, you’ll investigate the theory of interest rates, examining the determinants of supply and demand, equilibrium rates, and the policies that influence them. The module will also cover various financial markets, such as money, bond, equity, and derivative markets, and discuss their integration and the infrastructures that support them.You’ll gain insights into financial institutions, including insurance, savings, and investment firms, and learn about issues like asymmetric information and moral hazard. Additionally, the module will address the organisational structure and activities of modern banks, the risks they face, regulatory frameworks, instances of bank failures, and competitive issues within the banking sector.By the end of this module, you’ll have a solid grasp of financial systems and markets, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate and understand the complex world of finance.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse the roles and functions of organised financial markets and financial intermediaries.

LO2: Discuss implications regulation and government intervention in financial markets.

LO3: Compare and contrast the major theories of determining the general level of interest rate.

LO4: Discuss the reasons for diversification in the financial institutions industry and evaluate different banking structures.

LO5: Compare the main approaches to the management of risk by banks and other financial institutions and the scope and necessity for regulation of the financial systems, nationally and internationally.

LO6: Critically analyse the processes of innovation and globalisation in the financial system and consider their implications to the banking industry and analyse the determinants for the failure of bank and their influence on the financial crisis.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Tienyu Hwang
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 188 The module includes a 1-hour weekly Live Academic Session (LAS) for 12 weeks to support discussion and collaborative learning. The remaining 188 hours are allocated for guided independent study, which involves engaging with online resources, readings, end-of-unit tests, and assessments.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 Live Academic Sessions (LAS) are support-focused, aiming to stimulate your discussions and promote knowledge exchange through collaborative learning, rather than delivering core lectures.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 10 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 12 HOURS= 1 hour per test This is an end-of-unit test conducted week by week, designed to evaluate your understanding and application of key concepts covered in the module. This assessment is summative and contributes to the final grade.
Report 90 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 12 , WORDS= 4000 words A written coursework assignment that requires critical analysis and application of module topics. You will demonstrate your ability to integrate theory with practice, presenting well-supported arguments and insights.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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