By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the structure of investment banking, evaluate financial markets and instruments, compare equity and fixed-income products, interpret market infrastructure and regulation, and apply core concepts across capital markets, securitization, and foreign exchange.
Analyze Investment Banking & Financial Market Fundamentals
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2 weeks to complete
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What you'll learn
Analyze the structure of investment banking and the functioning of financial markets.
Compare equity, fixed-income, and capital market instruments with real-world context.
Interpret market infrastructure, regulation, and foreign exchange fundamentals.
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January 2026
Assessments
29 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 8 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of investment banking, its role within the financial system, and how investment banks support capital formation and economic activity.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
This module explores the structure of financial systems, the role of financial markets, and the importance of regulation in ensuring market stability and investor protection.
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6 videos3 assignments
This module examines how financial markets contribute to economic growth through capital allocation, price discovery, and risk management.
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4 videos3 assignments
This module provides an in-depth understanding of equity markets, equity instruments, and their role in corporate financing and investment decisions.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module covers equity trading mechanisms, global equity instruments such as ADRs and GDRs, and the infrastructure that enables efficient market operations.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on equity market operations, settlement processes, and capital-raising mechanisms including IPOs and stock exchange listings.
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6 videos3 assignments
This module introduces bond markets, fixed-income valuation, and structured products such as mortgage-backed securities.
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15 videos4 assignments
This module examines securitization mechanisms, lessons from global financial crises, and the structure and functioning of foreign exchange markets.
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17 videos4 assignments
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