Overview

Topics include an overview of the financial system, with specific focus on the roles and activities of various financial markets (equity, debt, foreign exchange, derivatives) and financial institutions (banks, non-banks, insurance and superannuation, investment banking and venture capital). Key financial instruments will be examined by comparing and contrasting their various … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Amale Scally

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

gain an understanding of the importance of the financial system, specifically its importance to economic growth and prosperity

2.

gain an understanding of the different components of the financial system by comparing and contrasting key financial markets, financial institutions and instruments

3.

gain an understanding of the importance of regulation and identify key factors defining future directions in finance

4.

develop company research and equity trading skills through a simulated trading assignment using real world data

5.

demonstrate in an individual summative assessment (final exam) the acquisition of comprehensive understanding of the components and functioning of the financial system and its components.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

Within semester assessment
Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload