general background,
special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development

Consult Appendix A

·     Description of the level of learning outcomes for each qualifications cycle, according to the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area

·     Descriptors for Levels 6, 7 & 8 of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning and Appendix B

·     Guidelines for writing Learning Outcomes

After the end of the course students should be able to understand, explain and use concepts such as interest rates, bonds and shares. They should know the properties and the relationship between the last two and the first, as well as how bonds and equities are valued. Also familiarize themselves with the Modern Portfolio Theory, the Capital Asset Pricing Model and their connection to interest rates, bonds and equities. Finally, they should be able to explain the role of the banks (and financial institutions in general) in relation to the aforementioned notions and the money supply.

Adapting to new situations

Decision-making

Working independently

Team work

Working in an international environment

Working in an interdisciplinary environment

Production of new research ideas

Respect for difference and multiculturalism

Respect for the natural environment

Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues

Criticism and self-criticism

Production of free, creative and inductive thinking

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Others…

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·         Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology

·         Working independently

·         Production of free, creative and inductive thinking

The course aims to present the issues concerning financial institutions and finance globally. It analyzes the assets that investors can use to achieve their investment objectives. These are bonds, shares and financial derivatives, while emphasis is given on their valuation. The definition, behavior and structure of interest rates as well as their effect on the value of the assets under consideration are studied. At the same time their use as a means of financing by stakeholders (companies, organizations, etc.) is analyzed. Portfolio theory and investment management principles are presented, so as to explain how they previous assets are combined in an investment portfolio. Finally, financial institutions, the role of banks and money supply are explored.

·         Notes, slides, etc posted on e-class

·         Use of internet

The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail.

Lectures, seminars, laboratory practice, fieldwork, study and analysis of bibliography, tutorials, placements, clinical practice, art workshop, interactive teaching, educational visits, project, essay writing, artistic creativity, etc.

The student’s study hours for each learning activity are given as well as the hours of non-directed study according to the principles of the ECTS

Description of the evaluation procedure

Language of evaluation, methods of evaluation, summative or conclusive, multiple choice questionnaires, short-answer questions, open-ended questions, problem solving, written work, essay/report, oral examination, public presentation, laboratory work, clinical examination of patient, art interpretation, other

Specifically-defined evaluation criteria are given, and if and where they are accessible to students.

In class exam

·         Solution of exercises relevant to the quantitative part of the topics covered

·         Comparative assessment of the theoretical topics

·         Χρήμα και Τράπεζες, Αθανάσιος Γ. Νούλας

·         Χρήμα, πίστη, τράπεζες. Μια ευρωπαική προσέγγιση, Howells Peter, Bain Keith

·          Κυβερνήσεις, χρηματαγορές και μακροοικονομία, Άγγελος Αντζουλάτος