BFX3301 Treasury and financial markets
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX3301 Treasury and financial markets is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BFC3170, BFF2401 or BFW2401.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFX3301
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFX3301
No unit lists BFX3301 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
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Overview
This unit will combine classroom teaching and direct experiential learning in financial markets covering topics that may include market participants, treasury operations, market structures, dealer markets, liquidity and price formation. This unit is taught in the simulated trading and research laboratory (STARLab). It is a specialist, practically oriented unit where attendance is compulsory as assessment is based on classroom activities. An understanding of financial prices, returns and volatility is required.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise40%
- Demonstration60%
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
formulate portfolio management decisions
- 2
compare and contrast differences between various market structures
- 3
acquire an in-depth understanding of economic concepts such as market efficiency, performance evaluation and market structure regulation
- 4
plan, verify and settle transactions completed in STARLab
- 5
develop, implement, analyse and manage strategies in financial markets
- 6
plan, organise and report on all activities involved in STARLab
- 7
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with treasury and financial markets.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
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.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
Learning resources
Required resources
Financial Markets, Institutions and Money - Kidwell, Brimble, Docherty, Mazzola & Basu, 4e, 2019, John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd, ISBN 9780730363521, 9780730357506
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.
A familiarity with Microsoft Excel is required. Users of Apple (IoS) devices will be required to either install Bootcamp or Parallels Desktop in order to operate various Windows-OS software during off-campus self-study.
Where it fits
BFX3301 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Wayne Huf
- Mr Long Pham
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX3301?
You need BFC3170, BFF2401 or BFW2401 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFX3301 offered?
In 2026, BFX3301 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFX3301?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX3301 have an exam?
No. BFX3301 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFX3301?
BFX3301 is part of Finance; and Macroeconomics and financial markets.