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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: ECO2054 Module Title: FINANCIAL ECONOMICS 2
Module Provider: Economics Short Name: ECO2054
Level: HE2 Module Co-ordinator:
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Spring
Assessment Pattern
Unit(s) of Assessment 

Weighting Towards Module 
Mark (%)
2 hour Examination

70
Coursework test 1

10
Coursework test 2

20

Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregated mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Module Overview
This module covers fundamental concepts in finance. It explores market efficiency, the pricing of risk in equilibrium, and the construction and management of asset portfolios. The moudle encompasses basic aspects of the foreign exchange market and equity markets before focusing on the role of risk management in the operation of modern financial intermediaries
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to introduce a broad set of basic concepts and tools in modern finance
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:-

  • appreciate equilibrium pricing models such as the capital asset pricing model (CAPM)
  • exhibit a clear knowledge of the theory underlying the allocatio of funds across assets and portfolio synthesis in equilibrium
  • substantiate the importance of risk management and apply value at risk (VaR) models

Transferable Skills

  • problem solving
  • insights into financial modelling
  • basic training in the operations of financial decision-making
Module Content

The following is an indication of the likely topics to be covered:-

  • foreign exchange markets
  • two fund seperation
  • portfolio management
  • capital asset pricing
  • market efficiency
  • foreign exchange markets
  • risk management
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lecturers (11)
Selected Texts/Journals
Blake, D, 2000, Financial Market Analysis, 2nd edition, Wiley
Last Updated

10 March 2011