BFC5926 - Financial institutions and markets

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Overview

Topics include development of money and financial markets and financial flows analysis; intermediation; economic role of the different financial institutions; determination of interest rates and yield curve analysis in financial markets; exchange rates and money supply; sources of short-term, medium-term and long-term finance; sources of overseas borrowing; an introduction to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Topics include development of money and financial markets and financial flows analysis; intermediation; economic role of the different financial institutions; determination of interest rates and yield curve analysis in financial markets; exchange rates and money supply; sources of short-term, medium-term and long-term finance; sources of overseas borrowing; an introduction to interest rate and exchange rate management; performance of the financial system.

Offerings

NOV12-CLAYTON-BLOCK-ON

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Mr Long Pham

Dr Minh Do

Dr Hue Hwa Au Yong

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

compare and contrast specific types of financial institutions, instruments and markets in order to explain the distinctions between their operations, usage and regulation

critically evaluate the assumptions and conventional wisdom relating to the term structure of interest rates and foreign exchange rates

develop academic skills by accessing electronic data sources and hard copy references to evaluate a case study assignment

develop an ability to work in a team by requiring syndicates to submit written solutions to assigned case studies, and thereby demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and develop a team orientated approach to work effectively as a team member to produce a professional quality business document solving financial institution related issues

demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the components and functioning of capital markets in an open economy as exemplified by the unit.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Problem-based learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Learning resources

Required resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40