Economics & Monetary Policy
Understand economic activity, inflation, interest rates, central banks, monetary policy, and the forces influencing the wider financial environment.
Academics · 12-month program
Financial Markets Foundations
Explore the structure and subject areas of UTA's comprehensive 12-month financial education program.
Academic course breakdown
Eight connected areas of study
Topics are presented as an overview of the program's subject coverage, not a week-by-week or term-by-term course sequence.
Banking, Credit & Personal Finance
Explore how banks operate, how credit works, and foundational personal finance concepts that help place markets in everyday context.
Business, Finance & Company Research
Study financial information, business fundamentals, company research, and the context behind corporate performance.
Stocks & Portfolio Concepts
Build knowledge of equities, investing principles, portfolio construction, market structure, and research considerations.
Forex, Commodities & Cryptocurrency
Learn about currency markets, commodities, Bitcoin, and digital assets within the structure of global financial markets.
Options & Market Instruments
Develop a foundational understanding of options, volatility, and financial instruments through structured education.
Technical Analysis & Market Research
Practice reading charts and market structure, using analytical tools, reviewing economic information, and forming evidence-based views.
Risk Management & Decision-Making
Explore position sizing, risk awareness, disciplined planning, and the importance of evaluating risk before financial decisions.
How students learn
Students use digital textbooks, instructional videos, quizzes, applied exercises, discussion assignments, and live Zoom classes, with academic support as they progress.
Understanding before execution
Exercises, case studies, research assignments, chart-analysis tasks, and assessments support practical understanding. UTA emphasizes evidence before conclusions and risk management before decisions.
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