ECON350 Financial Institutions and Markets
ECON350 Financial Institutions and Markets
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Economics
Mehmed Ganić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The course offers an introduction to the financial system and its major constituents and how financial systems are structured and work. It discusses the primary place of the financial markets in facilitating the smooth operations of a market economy, and on the money and capital markets, including financial institutions and financial instruments. Techniques of measuring and managing risk in financial institutions are also discussed in the course, covering available tools of risk assessment and risk management, and decision-making in financial practice.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Frederic S Mishkin " Financial markets and institutions" 8th edition
Additional Literature
Keith Pilbeam, Finance and Financial Markets, Third issues, Palgrawe MacmillanTeaching Methods
The methods include lectures (which may involve power point presentation
Video and audio aids)
Student presentations
Projects and class discussions.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Study Financial Markets and Institutions? | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Overview of the Financial System | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Financial Institutions | Chapter 7, 8 |
| 4 | Quiz exam, Financial Regulation | Chapter 18 |
| 5 | The Money Markets | Chapter 11 |
| 6 | Bond Markets | Chapter 12 |
| 7 | Case study 1 | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | The Stock Markets | Chapter 13 |
| 10 | Risk Management in Financial Institutions | Chapter 23 |
| 11 | The Mutual Fund Industry | Chapter 20 |
| 12 | Banking and the Management of Financial Institutions | Chapter 17 |
| 13 | Case study 2 Minicase Bank Performance Analysis | |
| 14 | Individual Project - Presentation | |
| 15 | Individual Project - Presentation |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON350.1 | Course | Monday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F1.16 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 15:00 | B F1.14 | |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 15:00 | B F1.14 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3
Presentations
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 4
Class Discussion
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 5
Quiz
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
Homework
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 6
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Home Study
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Quiz
15 hours ⏳ (1 week × 15 h)
Project
15 hours ⏳ (3 week × 5 h)
Midterm Exam Study
20 hours ⏳ (1 week × 20 h)
Final Exam Study
25 hours ⏳ (1 week × 25 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ECON350] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Jan 01, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ECON350 | Financial Institutions and Markets | 3 | 0 | 6 | Mon 09: 00-11:50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | ECON112 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Mehmed Ganić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 12:00-15:00 Tuesday: 13:00-15:00 |
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| mganic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | mganic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | The course offers an introduction to the financial system and its major constituents and how financial systems are structured and work. It discusses the primary place of the financial markets in facilitating the smooth operations of a market economy, and on the money and capital markets, including financial institutions and financial instruments. Techniques of measuring and managing risk in financial institutions are also discussed in the course, covering available tools of risk assessment and risk management, and decision-making in financial practice. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Frederic S Mishkin " Financial markets and institutions" 8th edition | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | The methods include lectures (which may involve power point presentation, video and audio aids), student presentations, projects and class discussions. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Why Study Financial Markets and Institutions? | Chapter 1 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Overview of the Financial System | Chapter 2 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Fundamentals of Financial Institutions | Chapter 7, 8 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Quiz exam, Financial Regulation | Chapter 18 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | The Money Markets | Chapter 11 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Bond Markets | Chapter 12 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Case study 1 | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | The Stock Markets | Chapter 13 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Risk Management in Financial Institutions | Chapter 23 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | The Mutual Fund Industry | Chapter 20 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Banking and the Management of Financial Institutions | Chapter 17 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Case study 2 Minicase Bank Performance Analysis | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Individual Project - Presentation | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Individual Project - Presentation | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1-6 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Presentations | 1 | 10 | 4 | Not Allowed | |
| Class Discussion | 1 | 5 | 5 | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz | 1 | 15 | 1,2 | Not Allowed | |
| Homework | 1 | 5 | 6 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Home Study | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Quiz | 15 | 1 | 15 | Project | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Midterm Exam Study | 20 | 1 | 20 | Final Exam Study | 25 | 1 | 25 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 30/01/2026 | |||||||||