Course Information

College of Business Administration
Market Microstructure and Electronic Trading
MMET / Non-Credit Course

Market Microstructure and Electronic Trading introduces the details (microstructure) of how financial markets work. This course also discusses electronic trading since it has spurred the study of microstructure — and has changed microstructure. After this course, students should:

1. recognize microstructure effects in markets;
2. know how electronic traders use microstructure; and
3. trade and conduct research more thoughtfully and successfully.

Prerequisite: Minimum of a bachelor's degree, plus the consent of the instructor. Contact External Education at (312) 355-0423 for details.

Contact Hours: 40