BFF5916 International banking
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF5916 International banking is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFF5916
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFF5916
No unit lists BFF5916 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
Topics include the latest international banking regulatory concerns, geographic focus of banking in Europe, Asia and less developed economies; the European monetary system; Euromarkets; trade finance and trade facilitation agencies; country risk analysis.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Exercise20%
- Quiz / Test40%
- Artefact10%
- Written30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse characteristics of international banking and consider the rational of domestic banks to expand overseas by researching and applying topics that are generally outside the typical finance undergraduate curriculum
- 2
develop an understanding of the financial structure of countries and apply that understanding to a particular country to report potential international banking opportunities based on a country's current financial structure
- 3
research, evaluate and report on a current international banking issue
- 4
demonstrate an awareness of the complex and changing nature of Euro zone banking
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with international banking and finance and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFF5916.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Assessments-
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Q Manual Copies of this manual can be purchased at the bookshop or accessed online.
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Silvio Contessi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5916?
BFF5916 has no prerequisites.
When is BFF5916 offered?
In 2026, BFF5916 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFF5916?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFF5916 have an exam?
No. BFF5916 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.