BTF5112 Banking and finance regulation
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF5112 Banking and finance regulation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- 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 BTF5112
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BTF5112
No unit lists BTF5112 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 24 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit is drawn on the existing and emerging legal and regulatory aspects governing banking and financial sector. You will be introduced to a range of legal issues covering traditional banking, financial advice and sale of financial products, consumer credit, securities and lending, electronic payments, fintech and anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing. This unit will be of interest if you wish to develop a deeper understanding of regulatory aspects in banking and finance sector.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On ev |
Assessment
- Exercise20%
- Written80%
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
identify and critically evaluate the role and functions of different regulators in banking and finance sector
- 2
examine the legal relationship between a banker and customer
- 3
identify and critically analyse various consumer credit protection provisions and policies in Australia with regard to loans and credit cards
- 4
identify and critically explore the regulatory architecture for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing in Australia
- 5
identify and examine legal and regulatory issues with regard to lending and securities, electronic banking, financial technology and financial services and products to provide solutions to real-world problems in these areas.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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. 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 includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Minu Scaria
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF5112?
BTF5112 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BTF5112 offered?
In 2026, BTF5112 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTF5112?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF5112 have an exam?
No. BTF5112 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.