Financial markets and instruments
May not be offered in 1995
Professor Rob Brown, Mr Peter Howard and Ms Patricia McBride
6 points * One 3-hour session per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisite: MBA5190
Synopsis This subject is designed for students seeking a detailed understanding of the working of financial markets, including the institutions which operate in these markets and the financial instruments that are traded. It is taught on the assumption that students are familiar with the main features of the Australian financial system. Issues covered include the nature of financial instruments, flow-of-funds accounting, equity finance, financial mathematics, debt finance, derivatives markets, financial institutions management and the economic analysis of financial innovation.
Assessment Written (2000-word assignment): 20% * Examination (3 hours): 80%