MONEY AND BANKING
ECO3MB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students gain an understanding of the economics of the financial sector and explore the interrelationships between this sector and the real economy. The unit puts special emphasis upon financial intermediaries. Students develop the ability to analyse current issues in the world of finance. The in-depth understanding of the financial sector enables students to make better financial choices for their personal lives as well as in their future business role.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ECO1DSM or ECO1RIG or BUS1BUE or ECO1PPA or ECO1PPB or ECO1IMA or ECO1IMI or subject to Head of School approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Economics of money, banking and financial markets | Recommended | Mishkin, F.S. | PEARSON ED, 8TH EDN. |
| Readings | Money, banking and financial markets | Recommended | Cecchetti, S. and Schoenholz, K., | MCGRAW-HILL, LATEST EDN. |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0ne group essay and presentation (1500 words and 20 minute presentation) | 20 | |
| 5 short (10 minute) quizzes | 20 | |
| One two hour final exam | 60 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0ne group essay and presentation (1500 words and 20 minute presentation) | 20 | |
| 5 short (10 minute) quizzes | 20 | |
| One two hour final exam | 60 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0ne group essay and presentation (1500 words and 20 minute presentation) | 20 | |
| 5 short (10 minute) quizzes | 20 | |
| One two hour final exam | 60 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0ne group essay and presentation (1500 words and 20 minute presentation) | 20 | |
| 5 short (10 minute) quizzes | 20 | |
| One two hour final exam | 60 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0ne group essay and presentation (1500 words and 20 minute presentation) | 20 | |
| 5 short (10 minute) quizzes | 20 | |
| One two hour final exam | 60 |