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 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BFF5954.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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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 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Students must be enrolled in course B6005.
Overview
Topics include development of money and financial markets and financial flows analysis; determination of interest rates and yield curve analysis in financial markets; exchange rates and money supply; sources of short-term, medium-term and long-term finance; sources of overseas borrowing; performance of the financial system. Special attention goes to intermediation and the economic role of the different financial institutions.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
compare and contrast specific types of financial institutions, instruments and markets in order to explain the distinctions between their operations, usage and regulation
- 2
critically evaluate the assumptions and conventional wisdom relating to the term structure of interest rates and foreign exchange rates
- 3
develop academic skills by accessing electronic data sources and hard copy references to evaluate a case study assignment
- 4
develop an ability to work in a team by requiring syndicates to submit written solutions to assigned case studies, and thereby demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and develop a team orientated approach to work effectively as a team member to produce a professional quality business document solving financial institution related issues
- 5
demonstrate, in an individual summative assessment task, the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the components and functioning of capital markets in an open economy as exemplified by the unit.
Workload and teaching
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
BFF5958 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amale Scally
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5958?
You need BFF5954 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFF5958 offered?
In 2020, BFF5958 runs in 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?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BFF5958?
BFF5958 is part of Financial and risk management.