capital markets

Overview In this course, participants will learn the foundations of accounting principles and financial analysis, develop an understanding of the links between these, and the measurement of value creation at the firm level. This is the first course in a four-course Specialization on the...

Overview In this course, participants will learn about how different markets around the world can interact to create value for, and effectively manage the risk of, corporations and their stakeholders. This is part of a Specialization in corporate finance created in partnership between the...

Overview This course explores the economic interplay between financial intermediaries (indirect finance) and markets (direct finance) in allocating capital and creating investment opportunities. You will learn about global financial markets including how banking and financial markets work...

Overview This course begins with an understanding of money market instruments and how money market products are traded. You will learn about Certificate of Deposits, Commercial Paper, Repurchase Agreements, and Federal Funds. We’ll wrap up this course with an understanding of money-market...

Overview This course discusses the structure and trading conventions of the foreign exchange (FX) markets for both spot (immediate delivery) and forward (future delivery) transactions. You will learn about the characteristics of foreign exchange markets and how to calculate FX rates. This...

Overview In this course, you will learn about time preference and the economic components of nominal interest rates. We will demonstrate the quantitative methods used to value products with multiple cash flows over longer time periods. Calculation of internal rate of return (IRR), present value...

Overview This course begins with an understanding of the role of debt and equity in a firm’s capital structure and identifies the main issuers of bonds and the different types of bonds they issue. Examples are used to calculate a bond’s price and its yield (IRR). You will learn how to...

Overview In this economics and finance course, you will learn about different types of Islamic financial markets and their key features and principles. You will also learn about the challenges of Islamic financial and capital market development. No previous knowledge is needed, but a basic...