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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The objective of the unit is to develop in students the ability to understand the complex interactions that can occur between the various parts of a countrys financial markets. To this end, five main financial markets will be focused on in this unit: money markets, debt markets, equity markets, foreign exchange markets and derivative markets. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the key concepts underlying each of these markets, as well as the links between them. Because governments have been looking to increase their regulation of these markets in recent years, students will be expected to explain the key issues involved in the debate on regulation. The Global Financial Crisis has highlighted the way that these markets can interact and students will be expected to appreciate how these markets are likely to evolve in future years.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend weekly three-hour seminars. Central to the learning process is the unit's major assignment, which revolves around an on-line trading game, compulsory for all students to participate in. This game involves an on-going analysis of financial news and develops students' ability to make decisions that are implemented in a trading environment. Students are also required to complete a presentation, in order to assess communication skills. The presentation will involve research into unique and current topics relating to the operations of financial markets.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Group exercise | 15% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 35% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The objective of the unit is to develop in students the ability to understand the complex interactions that can occur between the various parts of a countrys financial markets. To this end, five main financial markets will be focused on in this unit: money markets, debt markets, equity markets, foreign exchange markets and derivative markets. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the key concepts underlying each of these markets, as well as the links between them. Because governments have been looking to increase their regulation of these markets in recent years, students will be expected to explain the key issues involved in the debate on regulation. The Global Financial Crisis has highlighted the way that these markets can interact and students will be expected to appreciate how these markets are likely to evolve in future years.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend weekly three-hour seminars. Central to the learning process is the unit's major assignment, which revolves around an on-line trading game, compulsory for all students to participate in. This game involves an on-going analysis of financial news and develops students' ability to make decisions that are implemented in a trading environment. Students are also required to complete a presentation, in order to assess communication skills. The presentation will involve research into unique and current topics relating to the operations of financial markets.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Group exercise | 15% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 35% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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