Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Economia Aziendale e Management - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
IUS/01
9
A
SECS-P/01
9
A
SECS-S/06
English B1 level
3
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-S/01

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/01
1 module to be chosen between the following
1 module to be chosen between the following
9
B
SECS-P/03
1 module to be chosen between the following
Training
6
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
IUS/01
9
A
SECS-P/01
9
A
SECS-S/06
English B1 level
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-S/01
activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/01
1 module to be chosen between the following
1 module to be chosen between the following
9
B
SECS-P/03
1 module to be chosen between the following
Training
6
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S008957

Coordinator

Flavio Pichler

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/11 - FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS

Period

Primo semestre (lauree) dal Sep 19, 2022 al Jan 13, 2023.

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge of financial intermediation. Therefore, the course investigates the structure of the financial system and the functions carried out by financial intermediaries, taking into account the regulatory context.
Students will learn concepts and methodologies necessary to analyze the main dynamics that characterize the financial intermediation activity.
At the end of the course, students will be able to know and understand the functioning mechanisms of the financial system and the activities performed by the main types of financial intermediaries operating in it, with hints also to their role in providing financial support to non financial firms.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Although there are no prerequisites, basic knowledge of Business Administration and Financial Mathematics are strongly recommended.

Program

Functions, structure, and arrangement of the financial system. Financial contracts. The risks of financial intermediation
“Financial balance”: Meaning and determination procedures. “Financial balances” of institutional sectors. Direct and indirect funding channel
Money and the payment system.
Types and categorization of financial institutions. Banks, banking activity, banking products and services and funding activity. Other non-banking financial institutions.
Insurance companies: Management and specific features. Insurance contracts. Insurance life and non-life products.
Regulation and supervision of the financial system: Objectives, tools and supervisory authorities

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures by the teacher along with lectures by experts working in the financial system and practitioners.
The course will be held in Italian.

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam, comprising 5 open questions and/or exercises, to be completed in 90 minutes.
The exam will cover the whole syllabus for the course and will be held in Italian .
Other details on the exam will be posted on the e-learning platform for the course.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The exam aims at ascertaining the knowledge acquired by the students about the functioning of the financial system as well as its regulation and supervision. Furthermore, students will be assessed on their ability to critically analyze the dynamics and management complexities of financial institutions.
Each answer is scored 0-6, also based on the degree to which each topic is deepened.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

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Exam language

Italiana