To be eligible to pass this Unit, a pass is required in the final examination.

It is the responsibility of students to view their marks for each within session assessment on iLearn within 20 working days of posting. If there are any discrepancies, students must contact the unit convenor immediately. Failure to do so will mean that queries received after the release of final results regarding assessment marks (not including the final exam mark) will not be addressed.

AFIN803 - Banking and Financial Intermediation

UNIT OVERVIEW

Banking and finance institutions today have evolved into complex organisms that play a centrally important role in the modern economy. The management of financial corporations is a highly specialised task with many unique aspects. And the success (or failure) of banks carries the potential for significant ramifications in the markets for goods, services and labour across the wider macroeconomy.

This course:

• outlines the structure of the Australian finance industry

• studies the nature of the banking system and the issues it raises

• analyses the risks of banking and how to manage them effectively

• examines banking theory, especially performance and productivity

• examines the role financial institutions can play in a country's development

• puts these in the context of official supervision and surveillance

The course is designed to equip those who will work in banking, securities or government. The learning outcomes focus on the application of finance techniques to analyse and manage risks in financial institutions. Outcomes integrate knowledge from other core units in the Master of Banking and Finance. Upon completion you will be equipped to demonstrate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge relevant to financial and banking systems, including regulations and procedures affecting the sector, capital budgeting practices, financial asset valuation techniques, portfolio theory, risk and risk management. You will be able to critically evaluate and appraise complex banking and financial problems.

ENQUIRIES

Students can receive help with study skills, lecture content, essay resources, assessment, etc. If you have general enquiries about the course, or specific enquiries about course content, assessment etc please contact the lecturer. In the first instance, it is best to email  and we will seek to reply promptly. If urgent, leave a message with your name and telephone number so that staff can call back . 

CLASS TIMETABLE (EVENING STREAM) Students attend three classroom hours per week, comprising lectures using a mix of theory and practical applications, delivered in the following session: Thursday 6-9 p.m. Students are expected to attend the full quota of lectures; all the material covered in class is examinable. 

BEFORE EACH CLASS: Download the lecture slides for that week from iLearn, prior to the session, print and bring with you to class.

TEXT (REQUIRED) H. Lange, A. Saunders & M Cornett (2015): Financial Institutions Management: A Risk Management Approach. 4e. McGraw-Hill (Australia)