BFX3871 International study program in banking and finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX3871 International study program in banking and finance is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2020. It needs BFW2140, BFB2140, BFC2140 or BFF2140.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFX3871
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFX3871
No unit lists BFX3871 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
The unit is designed to provide students with the conceptual foundations of the functions and institutions of the international financial system. To impart an understanding and appreciation of the current issues underlying the international area of finance, and to develop a practical understanding of the markets and financial techniques used by international banks and multinational organisations. To develop a practical understanding and appreciation of cultural differences within the area of international banking and finance through an overseas visitation program.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for BFX3871.
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
compare and contrast the structure of banking and financial markets internationally through an international study program
- 2
explain parity theories and their application to foreign exchange markets
- 3
develop a practical understanding and appreciation of culture in the development of national banking and finance activities
- 4
evaluate academic and professional papers in international banking and finance
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with international banking and finance.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- 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. 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
International Study Program: 7th January to 24 February 2020.
Q Manual this manual can be purchased at the bookshop or accessed online at URL: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/publications/qmanual/qmanual.pdf.
Where it fits
BFX3871 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jean-Pierre Fenech
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX3871?
You need BFW2140, BFB2140, BFC2140 or BFF2140 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFX3871 offered?
BFX3871 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is BFX3871?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX3871 have an exam?
No. BFX3871 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFX3871?
BFX3871 is part of Banking and finance; and Finance.