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Monetary, Banking and Investment Theories
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<General Course Guidance>
This course is designed for both international and Japanese students who
are eager to learn overall monetary, banking and investment theories, as
well as international economics, in a group-oriented seminar style. In
my seminar, English language is used most of the time. This is a four-credit,
one-year course at Sakado Campus. Senior students and/or a teaching assistant
may assist your study.
<Objectives>
Students will be able to master basic concepts and theories of monetary
and banking systems in English, such as roles of money, interest rates,
central banks, financial systems under central banks, various financial
institutions, and shadow banking. In the latter half of the year, students
will be challenged to learn basic investment theories, such as valuation
of stocks, bonds, investment trusts, and other financial assets. An introduction
to modern portfolio theory is included.
Moreover, the students will be encouraged to speak and express their ideas
in English, in class, in front of the other seminar members. Group presentations
will be conducted on the financial results of virtual,@simulated investment
trust and/or stock portfolio performance games.
yRegular Courses Su`ΘΪz
Introduction to Finance (ΰZόε), Financial Theory (ΰZ_)
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Macroeconomics (}NoΟw), Study of Securities (ΨoΟ_), Financial Institutions
(ΰZ@Φ_)ASpecial StudiesT`W (Ακu`T`W)
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A sound investment decision requires detailed knowledge of financial markets,
analytical skills, and a personal investment style. The instructor expects
that students will learn to cultivate sound investment decision-making
processes in their lives. Submission of a graduation thesis will be required.
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This seminar is always fun. We can learn business presentation skills in
class as well as the latest financial market news (A student representative).
- A sample activity in winter
An Optional Volunteer Activity: Teaching Assistant Eperience toElementary School Children on Kioichou Campus, Tokyo.