Online Programmes - Certificate in Financial Markets

  

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Objectives

Linking fundamental concepts to practical real-world issues, the Certificate in Financial Markets explores the principal instruments used in a range of financial market sectors.

Outcomes

This London School of Business and Finance programme introduces concepts such as operations, mechanics, structures, and valuations – vital processes which are carried out daily in financial markets across the world. The course syllabus has been designed by industry experts, and will provide you with an overview of financial activities through the eyes of investment bankers and other finance professionals.

COURSE OUTLINE

The Certificate in Financial Markets consists of five sub-topics covering the essential knowledge required in this challenging and dynamic area:

  • Overview of the main financial markets; equity, fixed income, derivatives and mortgages
  • Equity markets: fundamental concepts of equity markets and valuation of securities in the equity markets
  • Fixed Income markets: fundamental concepts of fixed income markets and valuation of securities in the fixed income markets
  • Derivatives markets: fundamentals of derivatives markets and computations in derivatives markets
  • Mortgage markets: fundamentals of mortgage markets and computations in mortgage markets

ASSESSMENT / CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

To attain the LSBF Certificate in Financial Markets, students must achieve all of the following:

  • Complete the 50 hours of scheduled learning and teaching activities.
  • Complete and achieve a satisfactory mark in a 1600-word project plan
  • Make a 10-minute individual presentation of your project plan
  • Complete and achieve a satisfactory mark in a 3000-word assignment

Assignment and examination will be checked for plagiarism via Turnitin to verify the student’s work.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Examining equity markets, mortgage markets, derivatives markets, and fixed income markets, this certificate course is ideal for those looking to understand the essential aspects of today’s fast-moving financial environment.

COURSE DURATION

50 mandatory online contact hours

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