Course Overview
The finance course provides a comprehensive introduction to financial markets, instruments, and investment principles. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills essential for making informed financial decisions in personal and professional settings.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and function of financial markets.
- Explore different types of financial instruments and their roles.
- Introduce fundamental principles of investment and portfolio management.
Week 1: Introduction to Finance
Outline
This week's material covers foundational concepts in finance, including:
- Overview of finance as a field and its importance.
- Types of finance: personal, corporate, public.
- Financial goals and their significance.
- Introduction to financial markets and institutions.
- Role of financial markets in the economy.
- Basic principles of financial statements and analysis.
- Importance of time value of money in financial decision-making.
Week 2: Financial Markets and Investment Principles
Outline
This week's material delves into advanced topics in financial markets and investment principles:
- Structure and functions of financial markets: primary and secondary markets.
- Different types of financial instruments: equity, debt, derivatives, structured products.
- Role of financial institutions in market intermediation.
- Market efficiency and regulatory oversight.
- Investment strategies: portfolio management, diversification, risk management.
- Impact of global financial trends on investment decisions.
- Case studies and real-world applications in finance.
Week 3: Risk Management And Financial Derivatives
Outline
This week's material delves into advanced topics in financial markets and investment principles:
- Structure and functions of financial markets: primary and secondary markets.
- Different types of financial instruments: equity, debt, derivatives, structured products.
- Role of financial institutions in market intermediation.
- Market efficiency and regulatory oversight.
- Investment strategies: portfolio management, diversification, risk management.
- Impact of global financial trends on investment decisions.
- Case studies and real-world applications in finance.
Week 4: Investment Strategies And Portfolio Management
Outline
This week's material delves into advanced topics in financial markets and investment principles:
- Structure and functions of financial markets: primary and secondary markets.
- Different types of financial instruments: equity, debt, derivatives, structured products.
- Role of financial institutions in market intermediation.
- Market efficiency and regulatory oversight.
- Investment strategies: portfolio management, diversification, risk management.
- Impact of global financial trends on investment decisions.
- Case studies and real-world applications in finance.
Week 5: Financial Instruments And Market Analysis
Outline
This week's material delves into advanced topics in financial markets and investment principles:
- Structure and functions of financial markets: primary and secondary markets.
- Different types of financial instruments: equity, debt, derivatives, structured products.
- Role of financial institutions in market intermediation.
- Market efficiency and regulatory oversight.
- Investment strategies: portfolio management, diversification, risk management.
- Impact of global financial trends on investment decisions.
- Case studies and real-world applications in finance.
Week 6: Risk Management And Portfolio Diversification
Outline
This week's material delves into advanced topics in financial markets and investment principles:
- Structure and functions of financial markets: primary and secondary markets.
- Different types of financial instruments: equity, debt, derivatives, structured products.
- Role of financial institutions in market intermediation.
- Market efficiency and regulatory oversight.
- Investment strategies: portfolio management, diversification, risk management.
- Impact of global financial trends on investment decisions.
- Case studies and real-world applications in finance.