James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

BX3136 - Treasury Management

Subject Description

In this subject students will undertake a detailed examination of the current landscape in which Treasury Management operates and also review the controversial issues following the global financial crisis. The onset of the GFC has prompted the installation of rigid regulation affecting the way banks and other institutions do business. Regulations and the impact this has on liquidity, and market volatility is also examined. Students will also examine how banks use Funds Transfer Pricing, and ways banks have begun to deleverage their balance sheets.

Learning Outcomes

• Interpret the role of treasury operations in financial institutions and corporations
• Analyse how liquidity management and risk management processes work
• Demonstrate the application of hedging techniques used in treasury operations
• Assess the impact of technology on treasury management

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Research report - (30%) - Group

Note that 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.

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