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Academic calendar
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Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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primo semestre | Sep 28, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 |
secondo semestre | Feb 18, 2016 | May 28, 2016 |
Secondo Semestre Magistrali | Feb 22, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
Session | From | To |
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appelli sessione invernale | Jan 11, 2016 | Feb 13, 2016 |
appelli sessione estiva | Jun 6, 2016 | Jul 9, 2016 |
Appelli sessione autunnale | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 |
Session | From | To |
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sessione autunnale | Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 |
sessione invernale | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 |
sessione estiva | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 |
Period | From | To |
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vacanze natalizie | Dec 23, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 |
vacanze pasquali | Mar 25, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
vacanze estive | Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 27, 2016 |
Exam calendar
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
International Financial Markets (2015/2016)
Teaching code
4S003750
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/11 - FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS
Period
primo semestre dal Sep 28, 2015 al Jan 8, 2016.
Learning outcomes
The Course aims at developing participant’s skills on how the International financial markets work. In recent years both markets and securities have evolved to meet the changing and complex needs of different participants in the financial system. In this regard, the Course intends to focus on the knowledge of the major types of markets in which securities trade, the trading process and the major players in these arenas. A special attention is devoted to the many venues and procedures available for trading securities in International markets with a particular focus on the issues of financial regulation and competition.
Program
A. ELEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS
1. Investments: Background and Issues
2. Assets classes and financial Instruments
3. Securities markets
4. Mutual Funds and other investment companies
B. PORTFOLIO THEORY
1. Risk and return: past and prologue
2. Efficient diversification
3. Capital Asset Pricing and Arbitrage Pricing Theory
C. SECURITY ANALYSIS
1. Macroeconomic and Industry Analysis
2. Equity Valuation
3. Financial Statement Analysis
D. ACTIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
1. Globalization and International Investing
Texbooks:
Bodie Z., Kane A., Marcus A.J., Essential of Investments, McGraw Hill, 2010, selected chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19.
The teacher will suggest additional readings.
Examination Methods
The exam consists of a multiple choice written text both for attending and non-attending students.
Type D and Type F activities
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