Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Di Bu
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
10cp in ACST or AFIN units at 3000 level
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit gives students the opportunity to test how their finance skills can be applied in practice by exposure to leading industry professionals. The topics selected go beyond traditional corporate and investment finance, and include coverage of the latest issues and real world scenarios. Students will learn first hand from practitioners on current and future trends and skills required in finance to prepare them as they embark on their careers in the industry. The projects completed in the unit are carefully set in conjunction with the industry professionals, giving students the opportunity to show evidence of demonstrated learning and the application of finance knowledge from a broader perspective. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment criteria (including information about late submissions and extensions) for all assessment tasks will be provided on the unit iLearn site.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Group Assignment | 25% | No | Fri 17th Sept |
Individual Assignment | 25% | No | Mon 25th Oct |
Online Quiz | 0% | No | Fri 5th Nov |
Final Examination | 50% | No | University Examination Period |
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Fri 17th Sept
Weighting: 25%
The assignment will cover quantitative and qualitative analysis of a finance scenario or problem. Students will be required to work in a group and produce a report of 1500 to 2000 words.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Mon 25th Oct
Weighting: 25%
The assignment will cover quantitative and qualitative analysis of a finance scenario or problem. Student will be required to submit a report of 1000 to 2000 words.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0.5 hours
Due: Fri 5th Nov
Weighting: 0%
The online quiz will consist of 5 to 10 multiple choice and / or short answer questions and will be available on iLearn. Please use the quiz result as an indicator of whether you are progressing satisfactorily in the unit.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
An exam of two hours will be held during the University Examination Period.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
No prescribed textbook required
Week |
Lecturer |
Topic |
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Week 1 |
Mahjabeen Zaman |
An overview of risks within the investments industry
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Senior Investment Specialist - Citi Australia |
Week 2 |
Mahjabeen Zaman |
Investment Trends in Wealth Management ES |
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Week 3 |
Hamid Yahyaei | Applied Fixed Income Analysis |
Specialised Lecturer & Senior Research Assistant |
Week 4 |
Hamid Yahyaei |
Applied Fixed Income Analysis |
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Week 5 |
Simon Wong |
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Finance Industry |
Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager and Lecturer
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Week 6 |
Simon Wong |
Cryptocurrency and decentralised finance |
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Week 7 |
Frank Li |
Multi Asset Portfolio Construction |
Portfolio Manager at MLC Super Fund |
Week 8 |
David Beaton |
Financial Modelling 1 |
Investment Director at John Laing an international originator, active investor and manager of infrastructure projects. |
Week 9 |
David Beaton |
Financial Modelling 2 (pre-recorded lecture) |
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Week 10 |
Anthony Passe-de silva |
Business and Industry Analysis |
Solutions Developer at ANZ |
Week 11 |
Mark Hancock |
Equity Analysis - 1 |
Managing Director of Precept Investment Actuaries Pty Ltd |
Week 12 |
Mark Hancock |
Equity Analysis - 2 |
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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook