The aim of the course is to introduce the general fundamentals and principles of finance. Students will gain an overview of the functioning, organization, entities and current developments of financial markets, banking systems and the international financial system. Students will learn about the development of finance, its current problems and trends, macroeconomic and financial indicators, and their impact on national and international financial markets. They will understand the importance of financial information in today's world, the importance of the banking system and the principles of financial security, including the fundamentals of investment decision-making.