James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

BX3133 - Risk Management

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

Risk is an integral part of financial decisions. Following the rapid evolution of financial risk management and increased volatility in the marketplace, this subject is significantly important in the financial management major. This subject provides an overview of the nature of financial risk and risk management strategies, including the use of financial derivatives in the management of financial risk from an international perspective. Financial risks and relevant risk measures introduced include market risk (value-at-risk and expected loss), credit risk (ratings and credit derivatives), liquidity risk, operational risk, country and political risk. To complement the rather quantitative nature of the topics, the subject includes real life examples and case studies.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:BX2032 AND (BX2014 OR BU2004 OR CO2601 OR CO2611)

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coord/Lect: Dr Siqiwen Li.
Contact hours:
  • 0 hours
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes (30%); mid-semester test (20%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 26-Mar-2015
    Coord/Lect: Dr Siqiwen Li.
    Contact hours:
    • 38 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes (30%); mid-semester test (20%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
      Census Date 26-Nov-2015
      Coordinator: Dr Siqiwen Li
      Contact hours:
      • 38 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops.
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes (30%); mid-semester test (20%).

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.