AFF3651

Treasury management

Mr Kevin Tant

6 points · 3 hours per week · First, second semester (Caulfield) · First semester (Distance) · Prerequisite: AFF2401

Objectives Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the following treasury concepts: the role of treasury; coordination and management of the treasury operation in relation to the total organisation; quantitative and qualitative risk analysis; the risk management process and hedging techniques; the role and mechanics of derivative products; performance measurement and evaluation.

Synopsis Treasury functions; risk assessment evaluation; strategy formulation and implementation; liquidity and cash management; audit and control.

Assessment (on-campus) Semester assessment (maximum 3000 words): 40% · Current affairs (treasury workbook): 10% · Examination: 50% · Students must pass the examination in order to pass the subject · The final mark that a student receives for the subject will be determined by the subject coordinator taking into account all aspects of assessment.
Assessment (distance) Individual assessment: 40% · Examination (3 hours): 60% · Students must pass the final examination to obtain a pass in this subject.

Prescribed texts

Gardner and Mills Managing financial institutions, an asset/liability approach Addison-Wesley, 1994
Shanmugan and others Bank management Jacaranda Wiley, 1992

Recommended texts

Saunders A and Lange H Financial institutions management Irwin, 1995

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