BFF5958 Financial markets and intermediation
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF5958 Financial markets and intermediation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BFF5954 or BFF5925.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for BFF5958. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before BFF5958
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFF5958
No unit lists BFF5958 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6005 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Topics include an overview of the financial system, with specific focus on the roles and activities of various financial markets (equity, debt, foreign exchange, derivatives) and financial institutions (banks, non-banks, insurance and superannuation, investment banking and venture capital). Key financial instruments will be examined by comparing and contrasting their various characteristics. The role of regulators and the need for regulation of the financial system will also be examined. The final topic will explore future trends in finance.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
- Presentation35%
- Exercise30%
- Demonstration35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
gain an understanding of the importance of the financial system, specifically its importance to economic growth and prosperity
- 2
gain an understanding of the different components of the financial system by comparing and contrasting key financial markets, financial institutions and instruments
- 3
gain an understanding of the importance of regulation and identify key factors defining future directions in finance
- 4
develop company research and equity trading skills through a simulated trading assignment using real world data
- 5
develop communication and presentation skills, critical thinking and analytical skills through individual and/or group presentations.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- 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
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.
Where it fits
BFF5958 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amale Scally
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5958?
You need BFF5954 or BFF5925 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFF5958 offered?
In 2025, BFF5958 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFF5958?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFF5958 have an exam?
No. BFF5958 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFF5958?
BFF5958 is part of Financial and risk management.