Offered
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (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.
Objectives
The learning objectives of this unit are to:
- explain the importance of the equity market for the economy and for a corporation;
- describe the operating structure of different exchanges around the world;
- undertake a trading simulation exercise and complete a stock report;
- apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with equity markets.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Contact hours
3 hours per week
Prerequisites
AFF1300, ETX1100
