BFF5230 - Global financial markets - 2018

This unit analyses the characteristics, uses and behaviour of financial markets. Topics include:

• types and users of financial markets
• financial crises
• global risk
• international ratings
• international debt and equity markets
• derivative markets
• credit derivatives
• specialised sources of international finance
• regulation of international markets

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. critically analyse the structure of global financial markets
2. evaluate the impact of international securities and tax law on international financial markets
3. evaluate academic papers in terms of the application of finance theories to the international financial markets
4. demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and develop a team-orientated approach to work effectively as a team member to produce a professional quality business document solving financial market-related problems
5. demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets, their products and appropriateness for the investor.

Within semester assessment: 40% + Examination: 60%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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