Financial Markets: Trading and Analysis

£1,150

12 weeks (2pm-5pm)

Buchanan House, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX

An analysis of financial markets in a global setting. Introducing financial products and their practical application and pricing, it also covers investment management and trading accounts. Start in September 2019 or February 2020!

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This course will help you understand how financial markets work, improve your interpretation of the current state of play, and help you to understand the financial press. The programme encourages high participation levels, as you will be interacting with both your tutor and your classmates.

Course Overview

You’ll gain a thorough introduction to the complexities of international financial markets. Every week, you will be expected to analyse new developments in the market and discuss them, giving you a better understanding of how they work.

By the end of this course you will be able to

Understand and discuss the purpose and design of financial markets
Explain how separate financial market segments work
Interpret the present condition of the financial markets
Assess (and make decisions based on) financial information
Read and comprehend the financial press

Who is it for?

If you are intending to work in finance, or you are already working in the industry and would like to improve your skills in trading, this programme is ideal for you.

Course content

Overview of the financial system
Basic economics
Finance and financial intermediaries
Credit and banking
The foreign exchange market
Equity finance
Borrowing and loan capital

Core reading

Dr Atrill, P. and McLaney, E.J (2012), Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists (8th Ed), Pearson
Financial Strategy, CIMA Strategic Level Paper F3, 2016 Edition, BPP Learning Media
Business Economics, Study Text, 2016 Edition, BPP Learning Media

Entry requirements

Education - Undergraduate degree or equivalent Higher Education qualification, or relevant work experience
English language - Common European Framework (CEF) Level B2* or equivalent (all teaching and learning materials are provided in English only)

*Please note those with a B1 level of English and relevant proof of further study will be considered.

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