Macro Finance

llsms2012  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Macro Finance
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Iania Leonardo; Maes Konstantijn;
Language
English
Prerequisites
  • Econometrics, Finance and Fundamental mathematical and statistical concepts. Concepts covered in courses such as the ones listed below should be known.
  • Econométrie [ LECGE1316 ]
  • Mathématiques en économie et gestion I [ LECGE1112 ]
  • Mathématiques en économie et gestion II [ LECGE1230 ]
  • Statistique en économie et gestion I [ LECGE1114 ]
  • Statistique en économie et gestion II [ LECGE1224 ]
  • Finance [ LECGE1332 ]
Main themes
The course is divided in two main parts. In the first part we focus on the interactions between monetary policy and the real economy. Particular attention is given to the recent financial crisis and the term structure of interest rates. The second part focuses on understanding the role and regulation of banks and other financial intermediaries in the financial system, both in theory as well as in the light of the recent financial crisis.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1

During their programme, students of the LSM Master¿s in management or Master¿s in Business engineering will have developed the following capabilities¿

 

KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING

2.2 Master highly specific knowledge in one or two areas of management: advanced and current research-based knowledge and methods.

A SCIENTIFIC AND SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

3.3 Consider problems using a systemic and holistic approach: recognize the different aspects of the situation and their interactions in a dynamic process.

WORK EFFECTIVELY IN AN INTERNATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

5.2 Understand the international socio-economic dimensions of an organization and identify the associated strategic issues and operational decisions.

TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP

6.1 Join in and collaborate with team members. Be open and take into consideration the different points of view and ways of thinking, manage differences and conflicts constructively, accept diversity

 

 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Evaluation methods
The course will adopt a mix between flipped classroom approach and standard lecture based on overheads.
For the exam session of June, there will be a continuous evaluation based on:
  • -        Group presentation by students
  • -        In class participation
  • -        Written test
For the session of September there will be only a written exam that will count for 100% of the grade
For the exams session following the first one, the final grade is computed as follows:
Final exam: 100% of the total grade
 
Bibliography
Support de cours
The course is based on scientific articles. A list will be be available at https://sites.google.com/site/ianialeonardo/
Faculty or entity
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Business Engineering

Master [120] in Economics: General

Master [120] in Business Engineering