Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor / Lecturer
Lindesay Brine
Contact via Email
Mi Yea Park
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to GradCertFin
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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
The 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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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Participation | 30% | No | In iLearn |
Assessed Coursework | 20% | No | In iLearn |
Assignment | 20% | No | In iLearn |
Final Case Study | 30% | No | In iLearn |
Due: In iLearn
Weighting: 30%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Dates: See iLearn for due dates
Description: Online discussions forums will be conducted during the term. You are required to participate actively in these forums, and your contributions will be assessed.
Grading Method: Refer to ‘Standards Required to Complete the Unit Satisfactorily’
Submission Method: Online via iLearn.
Extension Requests:
Due: In iLearn
Weighting: 20%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Dates: In iLearn
Description: You will be required to participate in assessment tasks and quizzes throughout the term. Details of the assessments can be found in iLearn.
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: In iLearn
Weighting: 30%
Summary of Assessment Task
Individual / Group: Individual
Due Date: See iLearn for due date
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: The financial system and its participants |
26 March 2018 |
2 |
Topic 2: The role of intermediaries in the financial system |
2 April 2018 |
3 |
Topic 3: Forms of finance and markets |
9 April 2018 |
4 |
Topic 4: Asset classes: debt and equity |
16 April 2018 |
5 |
Topic 4: Asset classes: debt and equity |
23 April 2018 |
6 |
Topic 5: Asset classes: alternatives and commodities |
30 April 2018 |
7 |
Topic 5: Asset classes: alternatives and commodities |
7 May 2018 |
8 |
Topic 6: Payment mechanisms and foreign exchange |
14 May 2018 |
9 |
Topic 7: The role of regulation |
21 May 2018 |
10 |
Bringing it all together |
28 May 2018 |
11 |
Final case study preparation |
4 June 2018 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Review of Grade and final examination Script viewing:
Date | Description |
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03/04/2018 | Updated unit learning outcomes for assignment - Requested by Shane Magee (03/04/2018) |
07/03/2018 | Assessment Tasks Section Updated |