fin3frm financial risk management
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
FIN3FRM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to be an introduction to the concepts, principles, theories and practical applications associated with the management of financial risk in general. In addition to overview of the risks of financial institutions and industries, the relevant strategies and policies and their consequences are presented and discussed. The enrolled students are required to have sufficient background knowledge so as to actively be involved in this course. Case study and visual documentary materials are included for interactive learning.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Shannon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FIN2FIN OR FIN1FOF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Please note Summer semester: Students need to choose 2013W4903 in Student Online: Classes are delivered in two two week blocks - 2013 W4950; 2014 W0203; please refer to both 2013 & 2014 timetables
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | New Ways for Managing Global Financial Risks | Prescribed | Hyman, Michael | WILEY 2006 |
| Readings | Risk Management and Financial Institutions | Prescribed | Hull, J. C. | 3RD EDITION. WILEY, 2012 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWei-han Liu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation and assignment | 10 | |
| one 1-hour mid-semester test | 35 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject | 55 |
Melbourne, 2014, Summer semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Shannon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 03
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will need to attend 12 lectures in total; 3 per week 2013 week 49 and 50; and 2014 week 2 and 3"
TutorialWeek: 02 - 03
Three 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will need to attend 3 tutorials in each week; W49 and 50 2013; and W2 and 3 in 2014, please refer to timetable"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation and assignment | 10 | |
| one 1-hour mid-semester test | 35 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject | 55 |
Sydney, 2014, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWei-han Liu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation and assignment | 10 | |
| one 1-hour mid-semester test | 35 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject | 55 |
Sydney, 2014, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWei-han Liu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 39
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 28 - 39
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation and assignment | 10 | |
| one 1-hour mid-semester test | 35 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject | 55 |
Vietnam, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWei-han Liu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation and assignment | 10 | |
| one 1-hour mid-semester test | 35 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject | 55 |