Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets

Gain a global perspective of how equity and debt work within the global financial markets. Highlight the need for ethics in the investment industry. Count the economic factors that impact credit risk, interest rates and market efficiency.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Feb 2018
27 Aug 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

compare the types of equity securities that companies can use to raise equity capital, and understand how share prices are determined
contrast the characteristics of different types of debt securities and analyse different theories of interest rate determination and the relationship with the pricing of interest rate securities
evaluate the importance of ethics within the financial markets and investment industry
interpret internation financial economic theories in relation to financial instruments and markets, including the effect on calculation of financial instrument prices.

Topics covered

Topics
- Market Organisation & Structure
- Equity Securities
- Equity Valuation
- Market Efficiency & Technical Analysis
- Ethics in the Investment Industry
- Fixed Income Essentials
- Debt Security Valuation
- Term Structure & Interest Rate Dynamics
- Interest Rate Risk
- Credit Risk
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
- Online Materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Others

There are no prerequisites for this unit. Note: Level 2 units normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 units or other relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

An overview of global financial markets and the major instruments traded within those markets. The focus is on equity and debt markets. The importance of ethics within financial markets will also be discussed.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Assignment 1 - Group Project (35%)
Assignment 2 - Invigilated Exam (45%)
Assignment 3 - Mid-study period test (20%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Related degrees

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)