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FIN3651

Treasury management

Mr Kevin Tant

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First, second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisite: FIN2401

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 Individual assessment (maximum 3000 words): 30%
* Current affairs (treasury workbook): 10%
* Examination: 60%
* 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 leader taking into account all aspects of assessment.

Prescribed texts

Saunders A and Lange H Financial institutions management, Irwin, 1995


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