FINAN500-23A (HAM)

Financial Management and Institutions

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Vijay Kumar

Vijay Kumar
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What this paper is about

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The paper explores the concepts associated with pricing, functions, and institutional structures of financial markets. The paper aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the financial environment, the role of financial institutions, security markets, derivative markets, and mortgage markets. The paper assumes active student participation in the classes. Group discussions, thinking, and reasoning are essential to achieve the objectives of the paper. Students are also advised to remain up to date with current developments in the financial markets.

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How this paper will be taught

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The paper consists lectures, group work, and presentations.

All the learning resources and guidelines will be available on Moodle.

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Required Readings

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Conduct and present independent research in the area of financial markets and institutions (LO5)
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  • Discuss the connection between theoretical concepts related to financial markets and institutions and the empirical evidence (LO4)
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  • Understand functions of financial markets and institutions and examine their impact on economic activities (LO1)
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  • Understand how the the value of stocks, bonds, and securities are calculated (LO3)
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  • Understand the measures of risk and return associated with financial instruments (LO2)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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This paper involves four assessments.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Test 1
6 Apr 2023
10:30 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 2
11 May 2023
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Presentation
1 Jun 2023
10:00 AM
20
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Individual assignment
15 Jun 2023
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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