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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.
Students will develop the skills to effectively manage the risk-return tradeoff inherent in a large financial institution, such as a bank. While there are a number of financial risks which need to be considered in managing a bank, students will focus on capital risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Students will also gain an appreciation of the impact that international and national prudential regulations have on this risk-return tradeoff; particularly in terms of the role of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). The second objective is for students to develop and apply independent research skills applicable to risk management in financial institutions. Thus, this unit incorporates the planning and execution of a substantial research based project relating to key risks of banks.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend weekly three-hour seminars. Central to the learning process is the development of students' research skills. Students will be required to present and communicate a research plan relating to financial institutions management. The research plan will be followed by a two-part research paper, involving an analysis and comparison of the risks for two Australian banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Group Tutorial Presentation of Research Project Plan | 20% |
| Project | Research Project | 40% |
| Research Paper | Research Paper | 40% |
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.
Students will develop the skills to effectively manage the risk-return tradeoff inherent in a large financial institution, such as a bank. While there are a number of financial risks which need to be considered in managing a bank, students will focus on capital risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Students will also gain an appreciation of the impact that international and national prudential regulations have on this risk-return tradeoff; particularly in terms of the role of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). The second objective is for students to develop and apply independent research skills applicable to risk management in financial institutions. Thus, this unit incorporates the planning and execution of a substantial research based project relating to key risks of banks.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Students attend weekly three-hour seminars. Central to the learning process is the development of students' research skills. Students will be required to present and communicate a research plan relating to financial institutions management. The research plan will be followed by a two-part research paper, involving an analysis and comparison of the risks for two Australian banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Tutorial Presentation of Research Project Plan | 20% |
| Project | Research Project | 40% |
| Research Paper | Research Paper | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Tutorial Presentation of Research Project Plan | 20% |
| Project | Research Project | 40% |
| Research Paper | Research Paper | 40% |
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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