BFX5260 - Treasury and financial markets

Overview

This unit will combine classroom teaching and direct experiential learning in financial markets covering topics that may include market participants, treasury operations, market structures, dealer markets, liquidity and price formation. This unit is taught in the simulated trading and research laboratory (STARLab). It is a specialist, practically oriented unit where … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit will combine classroom teaching and direct experiential learning in financial markets covering topics that may include market participants, treasury operations, market structures, dealer markets, liquidity and price formation. This unit is taught in the simulated trading and research laboratory (STARLab). It is a specialist, practically oriented unit where attendance is compulsory as assessment is based on classroom activities. An understanding of financial prices, returns and volatility is required.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Mr Wayne Huf

Learning outcomes

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

formulate portfolio management decisions

compare and contrast differences between various market structures

acquire an in-depth understanding of economic concepts such as market efficiency, performance evaluation and market structure regulation

plan, verify and settle transactions completed in STARLab

develop, implement, analyse and manage strategies in financial markets

plan, organise and report on all activities involved in STARLab

apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with treasury and financial markets.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Simulation or virtual practice

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Technology resources

There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.

A familiarity with Microsoft Excel is required. Users of Apple (IoS) devices will be required to either install Bootcamp or Parallels Desktop in order to operate various Windows OS software during off-campus self-study.

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change. Electronics, calculators and tools: $100