Financial Institution Products & Services

Catalog description

The course will provide students with an understanding of finance and financial concepts, with emphasis on innovation and technological changes. Study includes the maturation of products and services used by financial services firms, the monetary and financial system, the structural position of institutions comprising the financial services industry and their businesses, and 'non-banks'. Students will acquire skills to develop interest rate forecasting models, asset management methodologies, and time value of money applications. A review of the role of industry vendors/utilities will complete an understanding of this environment.