Fudan University

1. Develop an understanding of the basic concepts in financial markets and analyze the key functions of the various financial institutions; 

2. Understand the principle of major financial markets, including stocks, treasury bonds, corporate bonds, etc.; 

3. Understand the key role that central banks play in the financial system and how they conduct monetary policy; 

4. Understand the role of banks and financial crises; 

5. Understand the connection between finance and real economy. 

6. Analyze current domestic or global financial market news, and be able to conduct analysis and draw conclusions.

As a professional elective course of the Department of Cultural Relics and Museums, this course aims to equip undergraduates with basic knowledge of art history on the one hand, and train students to apply the methods of image science, form and style analysis in art history in actual cases on the other hand.

This course provides a systematic overview of the major components of Arab society and culture, covering four major sections: Overview of Arab Society and culture, History and Culture, Nationalities and Culture, and Politics and culture.

The course will guide students to read first-hand classical literature in multiple languages including Arabic, English, French and Chinese, master Arabic philosophy, history, society, ethnicity, religion, population, customs, political thoughts and social trends, watch representative documentaries and original videos of Arabic. And meet and communicate with Arabic speakers from different social backgrounds and countries.

This course examines major theoretical and practical issues regarding what socialism is and how to build it; what kind of party to build and how to build it; what kind of development to achieve and how to develop it; and what kind of socialism with Chinese characteristics to uphold and develop and how to uphold and develop it.

This course provides an understanding of the theory and the tools necessary to make good financial decisions. The course covers modern capital market theory and its applications to corporate finance. The course is divided into four parts: role of capital markets and the objectives of financial management; valuation of financial claims; risk and return; and corporate finance decisions including capital budgeting, financing, and divided policy.

Teaching Purpose: This course is a highly applied subject. It will mainly teach public relations related theories and guide students to practical application. Through the development history, characteristics and types of public relations, as well as classic case explanations, situation experience, group discussions, and public relations activity design and planning, students are encouraged to participate in interaction, cultivate students' diversified vision, creative thinking and practical operation ability, and improve the analysis and organization ability of public relations activity planning.

Basic content: basic theories, basic concepts, historical development, differences in the actual development of public relations activities of different types of organizations (enterprises, governments, NGOs, etc.); Handling of crisis public relations, psychology of public relations activities, etc.

In the form of thematic discussion, this lesson outlines the evolution of Chinese calligraphy, introduces famous calligraphers and masterpieces, and discusses some topics in Chinese calligraphy.This course also requires students to practice calligraphy to enhance their understanding of calligraphy art.

Through the study of this course, students can develop their understanding of calligraphy and explore the law of calligraphy through theoretical study and skill training.In this way, students can learn and appreciate the masterpieces of past dynasties independently, and have the ability to spread the beauty of calligraphy.

Specific requirements: on the basis of mastering the basic knowledge of calligraphy, have the ability to learn and use the history of calligraphy, calligraphy theory and calligraphy aesthetics, as well as the basic quality of scientific methods, seeking ancient theories, and laying a necessary foundation for subsequent calligraphy learning and research.

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and topics in organizational behavior (OB) and management. The course focuses on OB at three levels: individual, interpersonal, and collective. At the individual level, the course covers decision-making, motivation, and personality. At the interpersonal level, the course examines power, influence, and negotiations. At the collective level, the course investigates groups and leadership. 

This is a general education optional course. The students will have a systematic understanding of the achievements of the east and west fine arts.

At the end of class, students are expected to have

1) solid foundation in economic theory

2) mathematical and quantitative skills to the analysis of the different tasks of central banking.

The course will emphasize

1) Ability to apply economic concepts to explain real-world phenomena;

2) Understanding of institutions and policies;

The monetary policy decisions of central banks around the world are seen as crucial in global financial markets. In major economies, such as the US, Japan, the EU, and others, central banks focus on setting short-term interest rates. Their decisions to adjust interest rates have enormous and closely watched impacts on stock markets, bond markets, and banking markets. The first part of this course will focus on understanding how central banks use their powers, the macroeconomic theory that underlies the decision making of central banks and their effect on the economy and financial markets.

Though standard economic theory may imagine financial markets as operating according to rules of competitive supply and demand, in fact, distinct financial intermediaries such as banks are essential for the smooth operation of markets. In the second half of the class, we will focus on the economics and institutions of banking. ​​​​​​​