Monash University Handbooks 2008

AFX3871 - International study program in banking and finance

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Business and Economics

Offered

Berwick Summer semester A 2008 (Day)
Caulfield Summer semester A 2008 (Day)
Clayton Summer semester A 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Summer semester A 2008 (Day)
Sunway Summer semester A 2008 (Day)
Peninsula Summer semester A 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit is designed to provide students with the conceptual foundations of the functions and institutions of the international financial system. To impart an understanding and appreciation of the current issues underlying the international area of finance, and to develop a practical understanding of the markets and financial techniques used by international banks and multinational organisations. To develop a practical understanding and appreciation of cultural differences within the area of international banking and finance through an overseas visitation program.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact hours

Eight 3-hour seminars over two weeks prior to departure; and over a period of approximately three weeks participation in a series of up to ten 3-hour seminars conducted at international commercial centres.

Prerequisites

AFC2140 or AFF2401 or AFF2631 or AFW2401 or AFW2631.

Prohibitions

AFF3331, AFW3331, AFX3551

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