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Analyse financial systems, the key players and markets within these systems, and evaluate some of the major instruments traded within these markets.
Investigate the differences between a variety of markets within the global financial system
Appraise the financial markets of leading and emerging financial markets,
Critically evaluate monetary economics and the economic crises that have confronted modern economies over the last decade.
Effectively communicate financial information from a variety of global contexts.
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With the advent of globalisation, it has become increasingly important for anyone seeking to invest in international opportunities to understand the complexities of this environment. This unit examines global financial systems and markets including equity markets, money, bonds and capital markets, and the managed funds industry giving students the skills to evaluate international investment opportunities within the financial markets of leading and emerging economies including the United States, China and Europe.