Advanced topics in banking II
Dr Peter Pope
6 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisite: FIN4011
Objectives On the completion of this subject students should have developed a sound understanding of the theory of banking and finance; have an appreciation of the importance of the legal framework of the finance sector.
Synopsis This subject provides a study of a select range of topics relating to banking and finance and may include: monetary policy; options theory in financial markets; law related to international trade; advanced financial institutions law; customer credit and risk analysis and productivity and performance in financial institutions.
Assessment Assignment (4000 words): 40% * Final examination (3 hours): 60%
Prescribed texts
Sinkey J F Commercial bank financial management in the financial services industry 3rd edn, Macmillan, 1989