Foundations of Financial Markets

By completing the Foundations of Financial Markets, participants will learn how to critically assess the core functions of financial markets and their environments. Participants have analysed financial market products, their relevance and learn how transactions are executed within a risk management framework and in accordance with relevant regulation. Learning Outcomes 1. Critically assess the functions of financial markets and their environments to evaluate the implications for all relevant stakeholders. 2. Analyse financial market products, their relevance and transaction execution in accordance with relevant regulations. Learning Design • Delivery: blended learning through self-directed online learning activities and live virtual classroom sessions. • Volume of learning is 150 hours. • Learning activities include readings, case studies, videos, and quizzes. • Assessments include quizzes, short answer questions, and final report. Successful completion of the Foundations of Financial Markets provides 10 credit points towards relevant postgraduate programs.