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.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: FIN1FOF OR FIN2FIN

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Fundamentals of Futures and Option Markets.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Hull, J. C.

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 8TH EDITION

Publisher: WILEY

ISBN: N/A

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Other description: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Calculate various ratios, pricing and hedging issues as they are applied to hedging or speculation strategies.
02. Evaluate risk management tools and strategies as they are applied to financial decision making environment.
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.
04. In groups evaluate the Enron scandal and the global financial crisis since 2007 and present an overview.
05. Identify and respond to issues relating to financial ethics in a business environment.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.