Class Introduction

BA 543 Financial Markets and Institutions

Assignments

Weekly Readings Two or Three Chapters per Week Foundations in Financial Markets and Institutions

Individual Class Presentation Sign Up for Topic Individual presentation of 15 minutes with 5 minutes for

Questions and Answers Four presentations per week Topics extend textbook Examples in week two on Health Insurance Exchanges,

Social Security Fixes, and Retirement Planning

Assignments Continued

Paper on Presentation Topic Paper due May 28, 2013 (week nine)

Length 6 to 8 pages References required Can be an extension of presentation

Final Exam Tuesday Evening June 11, 2013 Multiple Choice Exam “Five Questions” from each week of class

Expectations

Reading Assignments Chapters read prior to class (around 60 – 70

pages) Lectures will cover some of the material from each

chapter but you are responsible for all topics in reading assignments

Ask questions in class on material and participate in lecture discussion

Presentation Start by reading chapter in text that fits your topic See me prior to presentation on scope and depth

of presentation Presentation provided to class

Expectations

Paper Matches presentation topic

More flexibility with paper (scope and depth) Not shared with class Six to Eight pages (use appropriate length to

present topic) References (format provided)

Final Exam From textbook and student presentations 50 multiple choice questions worth 50% of grade

Expectations

Need to be on time for every class You are the audience for each presenter Need to participate in student presentations and

lecture Active learning – Professional Courtesies

When you present You are the teacher and responsible for the material You must engage the class Do not rely on single “prop” for conveying material Have additional support material for answering

questions

Course Design

Lecture with full Class Participation Engage in topic Seek clarification of material presented Offer insights

Individual work for all class assignments For many this has been a year full of teams Need to manage your time and effort Improve individual skills that are the weaker

part of your resume If quiet and shy…learn to speak up in class If passive learner…be active and share thoughts

Course Objectives

Learn the basics of financial markets How transactions take place History of the markets Evolution of trading

Improve Presentation Skills Accept role as teacher More attention to audience (not fact based)

Improve Writing Skills Organize writing presentation Clear path for reader

Ultimate Goal You will learn more about financial markets than you ever

expected and gain confidence with this new knowledge

Questions?

Concerns or questions on Readings? Concerns or questions on Presentation? Concerns or questions on Paper? Concerns or questions on Final Exam? Concerns or questions on Course?