UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

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 2021. It needs BFX2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFB2140 or BFW2140.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this unit is available here. Applications must be submitted via this link.

Overview

The unit is designed to provide you 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 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for BFX3871.

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    compare and contrast the structure of banking and financial markets internationally through an international study program

  2. 2

    explain parity theories and their application to foreign exchange markets

  3. 3

    develop a practical understanding and appreciation of culture in the development of national banking and finance activities

  4. 4

    evaluate academic and professional papers in international banking and finance

  5. 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 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BFX3871?

You need BFX2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFB2140 or BFW2140 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is BFX3871 offered?

BFX3871 has no offerings listed in the 2021 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 Finance.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Banking and Finance
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available