Finance for Everyone: Markets
Learn essential concepts about financial markets, from interest rates to stocks and bonds, designed for beginners.
Learn essential concepts about financial markets, from interest rates to stocks and bonds, designed for beginners.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Finance for Everyone Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand interest rates and their market impact
Master bond and stock market fundamentals
Analyze market dynamics and pricing mechanisms
Evaluate derivative securities basics
Develop confidence in financial market participation
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores financial markets, starting with the fundamental concept of interest rates and their impact on economic systems. Students learn about bond and stock markets, their historical development, and pricing mechanisms. The curriculum covers market turbulence, derivative securities, and the intersection of financial markets with policy and power. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, learners develop skills in market analysis and financial decision-making.
Welcome & Interest Rates
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Bonds
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Stocks
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Derivatives & Course Presentation
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Educator at McMaster University
Dr. Arshad Ahmad is a prominent professor at McMaster University, recognized for his significant contributions to education and leadership in global academia. He was recently honored as the Academy of International Business's International Educator of the Year, reflecting his impact in higher education. Ahmad's educational journey began with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, followed by an MBA specializing in finance and international business, and culminated in a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. His career includes directing Harvard’s Undergraduate Teacher Education Program and leading alternative teacher recruitment initiatives for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. At McMaster, he has held key roles such as Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Director of the MacPherson Institute, where he has championed innovation in teaching and learning practices. Ahmad's multidisciplinary approach emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to address complex societal challenges, underscoring his belief that education is a lifelong pursuit.
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