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Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
GEST0832-2  Financial Markets
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
management engineering, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3,5
"licencié" in economical sciences, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
"licencié" in management sciences, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3,5
"maître" in economical sciences, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
Bachelor in economical and in management sciences, 2nd yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Bachelor in management engineering, 2nd yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
"licencié" in company management, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre4
Advanced Master in Biotechnology and Applied Biology5
Holder(s) :  Aline Muller
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  PART 1 : TYPOLOGY OF FINANCIAL MARKETS
PART 2 : EQUITY MARKETS
A : CHARACTERISTICS
B : NOTIONS OF RETURNS
C : RISK AND RETURN RELATIONSHIPS
D : NOTIONS OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
PART 3 : DEBT MARKETS
A : CHARACTERISTICS
B : NOTIONS OF RETURNS
C : RISK AND RETURN RELATIONSHIPS
D : NOTIONS OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
PART 4 : DERIVATIVES MARKETS
A : CHARACTERISTICS
B : RISK AND RETURN RELATIONSHIPS
C : NOTIONS OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Course objective :  To provide an introduction to the mechanics and economic characteristics of financial markets. The course proposes a typology of financial markets, then analyses equity, debt and derivatives markets. The goal is to show how prices are set on these markets, what are the relevant dimensions of risk and how market agents manage their exposures on these different markets. This course serves as a basis for almost all subsequent advanced finance courses in corporate finance, portfolio management, banking and derivatives.
Prerequisites :  None
Organization :  Lectures (20h)
Exercice sessions (10h)
Written notes :  Recommended :
Broquet, Cobbaut, Gillet & Van den Berg, Gestion de Portefeuille (4ème edition), De Boeck
Bodie, Kane & Marcus, Investments, Irwin
Assessment :  Written exam, 1st and 2nd exam session
Contacts :  Teacher:
G. HUBNER, bureau II.49,
Tél. : 04/366.27.65 - Fax : 04/366.27.67
E-Mail : G.Hubner@ulg.ac.be

Assistant :
S. Plunus, bureau II.51
Tél. : 04/366.27.40
E-Mail : splunus@ulg.ac.be

Student lecturer: Marie Lambert,
E-Mail : marie_lambert82@hotmail.com
Remarks :  http://www.eaa.egss.ulg.ac.be/gfin/MarchesFiInfo.html


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