Financial Theory and Financial Markets

Course aim

The aims of Financial Theory and Financial Markets are to: 

• Examine the types of financial markets and financial securities found both in Australia and internationally.
• Analyse the major forces affecting the structure of international financial markets and global capital movements and the practices associated with the analysis of financial markets from within the perspective of modern financial theory.

Course content

Introduction to Finance–characteristics and types of financial securities, the role of financial markets, and the regulation of financial systems. Interpreting financial statements. The time value of money–basics, extensions and applications. Analysis of and introduction to the valuation of financial securities–money market securities, bonds, stocks, foreign currency, forwards and futures, options, warrants and convertibles. This course also covers some of the important contributions to modern financial theory, notably portfolio theory, asset pricing, and efficient market concepts.

Textbook(s)

Kidwell, SD, Brimble, M, Basu, A, Lenten, L, Docherty, P & Mazzola 2014, Financial markets, institutions and money, 3rd edn, Wiley, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Continuous assessment, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.