Overview
Key facts
In this environment, it is vital to have a thorough understanding of the functions and objectives of the major players in debt markets, of the various fixed income instruments and the risks associated with them, and of the models and methods used to value fixed income securities and their derivatives.
London School of Economics and Political Science's Fixed Income Securities, Debt Markets and the Macro Economy course helps to develop the relevant knowledge and understanding of fixed income instruments and interest rate models. Providing you with an overview of the major institutions, organisations and investors, you will cover both the theoretical background of fixed income markets and its practical implementation. Gaining hands-on experience using real-world examples, you will develop the critical thinking and analytical skills to engage in fixed income markets globally.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of fixed income securities
- Interest rate risk management
- Interest rate derivatives
- Binomial trees and derivatives pricing
- No-arbitrage and equilibrium interest rate models
- Government securities and their derivatives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
Credits
- 3-4 credits (US)
- 7.5 ECTS points (EU)
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics View 100 other Short Courses in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suitable if you are aiming for a career in the fixed income field or if you want to understand how fixed income is incorporated into an existing investment portfolio.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4150 GBP / full≈ 4150 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4150 GBP / full≈ 4150 GBP / full
Additional Details
- One Session - £4,150
- Two sessions - £7,300
- Three sessions - £9,000
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.