Business and technology qualifications, Levels 3-6, in Brussels. Explore qualifications
Portal login

Financial Securities Markets

AB603

Course CodeAB603
ECTS

Course Description

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of investment theories, securities and market analysis. The learners will gain an understanding of the key legislation and regulation affecting the financial services industry.

Course Objectives

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of investment theories, securities and market analysis. The learners will gain an understanding of the key legislation and regulation affecting the financial services industry.

Key Topics

  1. LO1: Understand different types and trading of securities.
  2. LO2: Understand principles of investment theory, securities and market analysis.
  3. LO3: Understand the legislation and regulation controlling the financial services industry.

Course Outline

WeekTopics
1Equity and Debt Securities
2Derivatives and Hybrid Instruments
3Strategic Uses of Securities
4Foundations of Investment Theory
5Valuation of Financial Assets
6Market Analysis and Market Efficiency
7Securities Trading Procedures and Execution
MidtermMidterm evaluation
9The Rationale for Financial Regulation
10Regulatory Architectures and Statutory Frameworks
11Trading Regulations and Market Integrity
12Applying Financial Securities Markets in practice: case studies
13Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
14Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
15Review and coursework completion
FinalFinal assessment and submission

Learning Outcomes

  1. LO1 Understand different types and trading of securities.
  2. 1.1 Explain types of securities and associated concepts.
  3. 1.2 Analyse key characteristics of each type of security.
  4. 1.3 Assess the impact of regulations and procedures used in trading securities.
  5. LO2 Understand principles of investment theory, securities and market analysis.
  6. 2.1 Explain the principles of investment theory.
  7. 2.2 Analyse the valuation of shares, debts and other financial assets.
  8. 2.3 Assess the use of securities.
  9. 2.4 Critically review the underlying concepts of market analysis and efficiency.
  10. LO3 Understand the legislation and regulation controlling the financial services industry.
  11. 3.1 Explain the need for legislation and regulation to control the financial services industry.
  12. 3.2 Explain the main features of legislation and regulation to control the financial services industry.
Back to programme
Scroll