Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor / Lecturer
Frank Ashe
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAppFin
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
AFCP611
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an understanding of the finance industry and its integral role in the modern economy. The focus is on a high level, fully integrated overview of the major participants, their roles, interactions and the purpose they endeavour to fill for all stakeholders in the economy. The key structures of the finance system are examined, and how they usually work and sometimes do not work. Case studies of actual events and participants will be used to provide a sense of the application of finance in the real world – what actually happens as well as what should happen.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Assessments | 30% | No | In iLearn |
Online discussion of cases etc | 20% | No | See iLearn |
Historical description | 20% | No | In iLearn |
Final Case Study | 30% | No | Exam week |
Due: In iLearn
Weighting: 30%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Dates: See iLearn for due dates
Timing: Online assessments will be conducted during the term for all topics.
Grading Method: Refer to ‘Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily’
Submission Method: Online via iLearn.
Extension Requests:
Due: See iLearn
Weighting: 20%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Dates: Regularly through the entire course.
Grading Method: Refer to ‘Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily’
Submission Method: Via iLearn.
Extension Requests:
Due: In iLearn
Weighting: 20%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Dates: See iLearn for the due date.
Grading Method: Refer to ‘Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily’
Submission Method: Via iLearn.
Extension Requests:
Due: Exam week
Weighting: 30%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Date: Refer to iLearn
Grading Method: Refer to ‘Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily’
Submission Method: Via iLearn
Extension Requests:
Required Text:
There is no required text. All readings are available in iLearn or accessible via iLearn
Additional Readings:
Calculators:
Assumed Access: Access to a computer with word processing and spreadsheet capability is assumed, as is general student computer literacy and ability to access the World Wide Web.
This is an online unit which will make use of the University's iLearn system.
Unit's iLearn Site:
Important Notice:
The following schedule is a guide to the timing of each topic. Details of the required readings are provided in iLearn.
Week | Topic |
Date when you should have started working on this topic |
1 | Topic 1: What is Finance? | 27 March 2017 |
3 | Topic 2: Ethics in Finance | 10 April 2017 |
4 | Topic 3: Financial Instruments and Their Markets | 17 April 2017 |
6 | Topic 4: Financial History | 1 May 2017 |
7 | Topic 5: Banks and Money | 8 May 2017 |
9 | Topic 6: Regulation and Governance of Financial Institutions | 15 May 2017 |
10 | Topic 7: Insurance and Wealth Management | 22 May 2017 |
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
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University Policy on Grading:
Specific Unit Grading:
Grade | Expectation |
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High Distinction | Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline. |
Distinction | Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. |
Credit | Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
Pass | Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes. |
Fail | Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
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