BX2032 - Financial Institutions and Markets

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	College of Business, Law & Governance

The subject provides an overview of the financial markets and financial institutions including banks and non-bank financial institutions. It is essential that students who seek to work in the finance sector understand the nature and operation of financial institutions and markets. Students should also be aware of risk management activities and the emerging area of Islamic banking.

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate and analyse financial risks and risk management strategies using derivatives;
• evaluate and analyse the structure, operation and performance of domestic equity, capital and money markets and their linkages with international financial systems;
• appraise the role and functions of financial intermediaries and regulators in the financial system.

Prerequisites:

BU1003 OR BU1903 OR EC1005 OR EC1001

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect:	Dr Marcus Smith.
Contact hours:	38 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes (30%); mid-semester test (20%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect:	Dr Marcus Smith.
Contact hours:	0 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes (30%); mid-semester test (20%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 07-Apr-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Marcus Smith
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 08-Dec-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Marcus Smith
Contact hours:	38 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes (30%); mid-semester test (20%).

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