fin3frm financial risk management
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
FIN3FRM
Not currently offered
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWei-han Liu
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 | Fundamentals of Futures and Option Markets. | Prescribed | Hull, J. C. | 8TH EDITION, WILEY, 2014. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Calculate various ratios, pricing and hedging issues as they are applied to hedging or speculation strategies.
- Activities:
- lecture, tutorial questions, and assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Evaluate risk management tools and strategies as they are applied to financial decision making environment.
- Activities:
- lecture, tutorial questions, and assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. In groups assess the causes, the consequences, and the rescue measure issues as they are applied to corporate financial environment and communicate the findings.
- Activities:
- lecture, tutorial questions, and assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. In groups evaluate the Enron scandal and the global financial crisis since 2007 and present an overview.
- Activities:
- lecture, tutorial questions, and assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Identify and respond to issues relating to financial ethics in a business environment.
- Activities:
- lecture, tutorial questions, and assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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