Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 10361/2016 - 17/08/2016
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 TP , Cód. 392514.
Lecturer
- Renato Heitor Correia Domingues (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basics of financial calculus and statistics
Objectives
Provide students with basic knowledge of the financial system in relation to financial markets and products. To enable them to identify the main elements characterising the markets: money, foreign exchange and capital, primary and secondary. Provide students with knowledge of the international financial system and prepare them for management in a global context. To enable them to identify the main elements in international investment decisions, the selection of foreign markets and international trade.
Program
1. General concepts of the financial market
1.1 The Financial System
1.2 Financial markets
1.3 Characterising financial products
1.4 Interest rates
1.5. Investment decisions
2. Issuing and Trading Financial Products
2.1 Primary Market
2.2 Secondary Market
3. Money Markets
3.1 Money Markets
3.2 Foreign exchange market
4. Capital Markets
4.1. Bonds
4.2. Shares
4.3 Indirect investment products
5 - Globalisation and international business;
6 - International investment decisions;
7 - Selecting foreign markets;
Evaluation Methodology
The course will be assessed using research papers and an oral exam on the subject studied in class.
Bibliography
- Bodie, Z. e Kane, A. e Marcus, A. (2008). Investments. : McGrawHill
- Fabozzi, F. e Modigliani, F. (1996). Capital Markets. (Vol. ). : Prentice Hall
- Haugen, R. (2004). Modern Investment theory. (Vol. ). : Prentice Hall
- Pires, C. (2011). Mercados e Investimentos Financeiros. : Escolar Editora
Teaching Method
The course will be delivered through classroom lessons, case studies and assignments.
Software used in class
