Financial Institutions in Global Markets

The course introduces today's international regulatory framework, technological change and other key issues in the financial sector. The course deals with the main services, activities and operations of financial institutions (with particular reference to commercial banks).The course provides an opportunity for the student to understand both the impact of the financial sector on society and the importance of international regulation on the financial market as well as the role of banks in promoting comprehensive and sustainable industrialization and innovation.

Corvinus University of Budapest awards credits based on the ECTS system (2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. credit therefore, 6 ECTS credits is equivalent to 3 U.S. credits). At Corvinus University of Budapest, all classes meet for a minimum of 180 minutes per week. Contact hours are calculated through a combination of lecture hours and outside activities which can include (workshops, seminars, fieldwork activities, guest lectures, and independent work) therefore, contact hours may vary on syllabi.