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Overview
An overview of different asset classes such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivative instruments will be provided.
You'll also explore different sources of funding available to organisations and consider the factors that determine the cost of funds. Finally, you'll examine financial statements and utilise them to measure the financial performance and assess the structure of organisations.
Vocational relevance
This Financial markets and the financing of organisations module from The Open University UK will be of particular interest to you if you're working, or planning to work, in the finance division of a company or public sector/not-for-profit organisation.
The knowledge acquired may be also useful to individuals who wish to work in the banking sector, mutual funds, or pension funds.
The topics covered will help you in making investment decisions, should you wish to invest your own or other’s people money. Finally, if you work outside of the finance industry, but wish to expand your knowledge and skills, may also benefit by increasing your future opportunities.
Programme Structure
- The first part of the module (Units 1 and 2) explores the concept of time value of money, which is critical to astute financial decision making.
- The second part (Unit 3) provides an overview of the financial markets and instruments with the focus on stocks, bonds, and foreign currencies.
- The third part (Units 4 and 5) elucidates the processes through which companies can mobilise the funds required to finance their operations and investments.
- In the final unit of the module (Unit 6), you'll acquire skills to understand the financial and other qualitative information provided in the Annual Reports of companies, which are a major source of information for investment analysts, investors, and other stakeholders in an organisation.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All entrants to must hold a BA/BSc degree awarded by a recognised university, or equivalent.
- Various higher education and professional qualifications are considered equivalent to a degree. If you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree you should contact us. The Open University Business School Masters Programme Committee is responsible for judging whether applicants' qualifications meet the requirements for admission.
- It is strongly recommended that you are comfortable with the use of numerical methods and use of spreadsheets. If you're unsure about these skills, we suggest you familiarise yourself with illustrative numerical skills and methods prior to study.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents1960 GBP / full≈ 1960 GBP / full
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