The macroeconomic determinants of exchange rates and interest rates are the focus of the first half of this course. The second half of the course covers the development of economic growth theory with particular emphasis on the role of capital markets in the growth process. This course provides an introduction to the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues arising in the functioning and operation of financial markets. The course is structured to provide a functional understanding of market participants' duties to the public, clients, and employers. Dates and Requirements Courses meet one evening a week for 11 weeks at IIT's Downtown Campus, just blocks from Union Station and the major exchanges.
Admission requires completion of an undergraduate degree.
The Center is now accepting applications for the Fall Quarter which begins Augusts 28, 2000.