Financial Markets

Education facts

Code: NA4026

The course begins with a general description of financial markets and their structure. Furthermore, the course deals with theories for pricing financial assets on well-developed capital markets. The basis for pricing models is the different models of portfolio selection theory. The portfolio models covered are CAPM and APT and their empirical equivalents Single Index and Multi Index models. Other areas covered in the course are theories of effective markets, bond pricing, and the theoretical valuation of European and American options. The course also shows the price limits within which option prices must be available during the term of the option, assuming the market is arbitrage free.

Entry requirements

Economics (1-30) 30 credits. English 6 or English level 2. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted for those with foreign grades.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Financial Markets

  Halmstad University

  Halmstad

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %