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Financial Institutions & Markets
Study in Barcelona Program
Barcelona, Spain
Dates: 1/13/27 - 4/30/27
Financial Institutions & Markets
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Barcelona Center
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Finance
Other Subject Area: Economics
Instruction in: English
Course Code: FIN365BCN
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Corporate Finance or equivalent
DESCRIPTION
This course examines the structure and function of financial institutions and markets, including banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, and the shadow banking system. Students will explore how these entities interact to allocate capital, manage risk, and return, with attention to interest rate behavior, financial instruments, and regulatory frameworks.
Topics include stock and bond markets, derivatives, foreign exchange, monetary policy, and financial innovations. Through lectures, simulations, and a real-world research project, students will gain analytical tools and practical insight into the operation of modern financial systems and their impact on global markets.
Topics include stock and bond markets, derivatives, foreign exchange, monetary policy, and financial innovations. Through lectures, simulations, and a real-world research project, students will gain analytical tools and practical insight into the operation of modern financial systems and their impact on global markets.