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AFF2701

Equity markets ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Ms Natalie Oh

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: An overview of the role of equity markets. Topics cover types of equity instruments; the role of equity finance and the stockbroker; trading conventions and listing requirements of the ASX; the structure and operation of major overseas stock exchanges; an introduction to market micro structure theory; the enterprise market; other markets of the ASX; current issues related to Australia's equity markets.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Assignment (2000 words): 20% + Class test: 10%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: AFF1110, ETX1100