FIN 331 - Financial Markets and Institutions

Units: 4

Examines the markets in which the prices of financial assets are determined as well as the participants in these markets. Introduces students to the various types of financial assets that are traded in financial markets by market participants. Specific subjects to be discussed include depository institutions, government debt markets, corporate debt markets, equity markets, mutual funds, investment banking firms, mortgage markets, swaps, and derivative markets.
May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SSM 491P and FIN 430. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration - i.e. attained business status).

Prerequisite(s): FIN 302 or FIN 304 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.