FIN 510 - Financial Institutions and Markets

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FIN 630 or by permission of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology graduate coordinator.
Dual-Listed Class
A review of the structure of financial institutions, money, and capital markets. Provides knowledge of the theory and practices of managing financial institutions, with particular emphasis on the management of financial risks. This course covers the different types of depository and non-depository financial institutions, the different types of risks to which these institutions are exposed, and the different techniques used in covering these exposures. In addition, it will cover the different types of specialized financial markets and their instruments.