Introduction to the City and Global Financial Services
Short course
In Islington
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Islington
London’s financial district (known as the City) has been a leading global financial centre for many years, and so provides a wide range of financial career opportunities. This Introduction to the City short course is global in its coverage of markets, instruments and financial risks.Our evening course provides a comprehensive introduction to the many organisations, markets and instruments of the City and their corresponding jargon. Credit, interest rate and currency risks are explained and practical examples used to illustrate their management with derivatives. The process of raising equity is set out with examples of how to analyse equity investment opportunities using fundamental analysis. Technical analysis is also explained. Financing and investing with many instruments are explained and discussed. Comprehensive examples are used to illustrate the practical aspects of many careers in the City. Regulation of the City and of banks is explained. The course ends with a general discussion of the causes and effects of the global financial crisis.Why Choose a City Short Course?Taught over 10 weekly evening classes, our Introduction to the City and Global Financial Services short course offers students an extensive introduction to London's financial district. Develop a key understanding of the organisations, markets and instruments that form the key components of the City, with the help of industry experts. Course Information Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply Tuesday 4 October 2016 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £430.00 CS1788 Apply Now Tuesday 17 January 2017 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £430.00 CS1788 Apply Now Tuesday 2 May 2017 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £430.00 CS1788 ...
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Subjects
- Financial Services
- Investment
- IT
- Global
- Financial
- Equity
- Financial Training
- Derivatives
Course programme
- Activities in the City and in financial services
- Organisations in the City and in financial services
- Careers in the City and in financial services
- Financial risks and derivatives
- Financing and investment instruments
- Financial markets
- Regulation in the City and in financial services
- Development of the City as a financial center
Additional information
Teaching and Assessment
Handouts of Powerpoint class notes will be provided via the university's online document software: Moodle
An informal one hour multiple choice test at the end of the course will be given to test individual understanding and progress. Classroom tuition will be complemented by group discussion of topical news of the City, economics or global financial markets.
Introduction to the City and Global Financial Services