BFX5260 Treasury and financial markets
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX5260 Treasury and financial markets is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- 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 BFX5260
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFX5260
No unit lists BFX5260 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B4001, B6001, B6003, B6004, B6005, B6036, B6039, B6043, B6048, B6051 or S6001 to undertake this unit.
You must have completed 48 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
If you are enrolled in course B4001 or B6003, there is no prerequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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
- Demonstration40%
- Exercise60%
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 approachSimulation or virtual practice
- 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 allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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
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.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Wayne Huf
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX5260?
BFX5260 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFX5260 offered?
In 2026, BFX5260 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFX5260?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX5260 have an exam?
No. BFX5260 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.