Global Financial Institutions

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course is designed to emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will address what you need to know (re)entering the workforce and how to prioritize and amplify DEI efforts on your team, regardless of your role. This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the institutions that comprise the financial system. The basic function of the financial system is to channel funds from households/firms with a surplus (i.e., lenders/ savers) to those with a shortage (i.e., borrowers/ spenders). A well-functioning financial system plays a critical role in facilitating an efficient allocation of resources in the economy. We will study a broad array of institutions that operate both in the US and globally – central banks, commercial banks, investment banks, mutual funds, hedge funds, etc. Additional topics may be covered as time permits.