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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Financial Institutions and Markets | |||
| Reference | BSM003 | Version | 9 |
| Created | December 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop understanding of the structure, functions and characteristics of the financial markets and institutions and the ability to critically evaluate their roles in the financial system. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse the structure, functions and characteristics of money, capital, currency and derivatives markets. |
| 2 | Analyse the structure, functions and characteristics of banks and non-bank financial institutions. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the roles of financial markets and institutions in channelling funds from lenders to borrowers. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate the functions of central banks and the impact of their monetary policy on economic growth and equality. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Financial intermediation; market efficiency; sustainable economic growth; theories of money creation; banks and non-bank financial institutions; money markets; equity and bond markets; foreign exchange market; futures and opinions markets; central banks; monetary policies and wealth redistribution; financial regulation. |
| Module Delivery |
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| On Campus Mode: The module is delivered by on campus lectures, interactive work and case study tutorials and directed self-study. Online Mode: The module is delivered in online mode by directed self-study materials for asynchronous learning, supported by synchronous online tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BUCKLE, M. and THOMPSON, J., 2016. The UK financial system: theory and practice. 5th ed. Manchester: Manchester University Press. |
| 2 | DeHAAN,J., SCHOENMAKER,D.and WIERTS,P. 2020. Financial markets and institutions: a European perspective. 4th ed. Cambridge:Cambridge University Press. |
| 3 | MISHKIN,F., 2021. The economics of money,banking and financial markets. 13th ed. London: Pearson. |
| 4 | MISHKIN,F.S. and EAKINS,S.G., 2023. Financial markets and institutions. 10th ed. London: Pearson. |
| 5 | PILBEAM,K., 2018. Finance and financial markets. 4th ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan |