{"id":2695,"date":"2026-06-04T04:51:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T04:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifrc.vn\/?p=2695"},"modified":"2026-06-04T06:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T06:06:13","slug":"course-finance-foundations-financial-capital-environment-markets-players-and-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifrc.vn\/?p=2695","title":{"rendered":"Course: Finance Foundations \u2013 Financial Capital Environment, Markets, Players, and Products"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Decode the Financial World from the Ground Up<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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The course\u00a0\u201cFoundations \u2013 Financial Capital Environment, Markets, Players, and Products\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>provides a comprehensive overview of the global financial system, exploring the structure, functions, and dynamics of capital markets. It examines the economic environment in which financial markets operate, the key participants who drive market activities, and the diverse range of financial products available.<\/p>\n

Students will gain an understanding of how capital is allocated, how financial instruments are structured and traded, and how regulatory frameworks shape market behavior. By combining theoretical concepts with real-world examples,<\/p>\n

This course equips learners with the foundational knowledge necessary to navigate and analyze the complex world of finance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Syllabus<\/h2>\n

Course Objective<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the financial ecosystem, including economic principles, financial systems, capital markets, products, participants, and regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n

Module 1: Economic Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Topics:<\/strong>\n
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    • Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics<\/li>\n
    • Supply and Demand in Financial Markets<\/li>\n
    • Inflation, Interest Rates, and Economic Cycles<\/li>\n
    • Role of Monetary and Fiscal Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Learning Outcomes:<\/strong>\n
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      • Understand how economic indicators influence financial markets.<\/li>\n
      • Analyze the impact of policy decisions on capital flows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Module 2: Financial Systems & Institutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Structure of Global Financial Systems<\/li>\n
          • Role of Banks, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, and Central Banks<\/li>\n
          • Payment Systems and Clearing Mechanisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Learning Outcomes:<\/strong>\n
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            • Identify key financial institutions and their functions.<\/li>\n
            • Explain interconnections between financial systems globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Module 3: Capital Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              • Topics:<\/strong>\n
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                • Primary vs. Secondary Markets<\/li>\n
                • Equity Markets, Debt Markets, and Derivatives<\/li>\n
                • Market Infrastructure: Exchanges, Clearinghouses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Learning Outcomes:<\/strong>\n
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                  • Differentiate between various capital markets.<\/li>\n
                  • Understand how securities are issued and traded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Module 4: Financial Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    • Topics:<\/strong>\n
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                      • Equity Instruments: Stocks, ETFs<\/li>\n
                      • Debt Instruments: Bonds, Notes<\/li>\n
                      • Derivatives: Futures, Options, Swaps<\/li>\n
                      • Alternative Investments: Hedge Funds, Private Equity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Learning Outcomes:<\/strong>\n
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                        • Classify financial products by risk and return.<\/li>\n
                        • Evaluate suitability for different investor profiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Module 5: Market Participants<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                            • Retail Investors vs. Institutional Investors<\/li>\n
                            • Role of Brokers, Dealers, and Market Makers<\/li>\n
                            • Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity Firms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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                              • Identify roles and motivations of different participants.<\/li>\n
                              • Understand how participants interact in markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Module 6: Regulatory Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                                  • Global Regulatory Bodies (SEC, ESMA, etc.)<\/li>\n
                                  • Compliance and Risk Management<\/li>\n
                                  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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                                    • Explain the importance of regulation in financial markets.<\/li>\n
                                    • Understand compliance requirements for institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                                      • Cooperation: BeQ Holdings and Partners with International Business School<\/li>\n
                                      • Total Duration:<\/strong>\u00a06 weeks (5 weeks in Vietnam + 1 week by International Business School Lecturers)<\/li>\n
                                      • Total Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a06-8 hours per module, including Lecture & Discussion: 3\u20134 hours, Case Studies \/ Practical Exercises: 2 hours, \u00a0Assessment: 1\u20132 hours<\/li>\n
                                      • Each Module:<\/strong>\u00a01 week (with lectures, case studies, exercises using BeQ Education\/Research\/Investment platforms)<\/li>\n
                                      • Assessment<\/strong>: Quizzes<\/li>\n
                                      • Certificate of completion<\/strong>: by International Business School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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