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Postgraduate UNE-AFM442-2021

Financial Instruments and Markets

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$3,200 $3,762

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

16 weeks

Study method

Online and other materials

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 28 Jun 2021
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The University of New England is the only Australian public university to be awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience by the Good Universities Guide, 13 years in a row. UNE has delivered distance education since 1955—that’s longer than any other Australian university. Perhaps that’s why students continue to rate UNE so highly for student satisfaction and teaching quality. With over 170 degrees offered online, and more than 20,000 online students, UNE is the expert in online education.

QS RANKING 2021

34

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

N/A

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of financial markets with some depth in security trading and pricing;
  2. use a range of cognitive and communication skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise relevant theories, concepts and information drawn from a range of sources in order to demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in making financial decisions; and
  3. work independently to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Topics covered
    • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Entry requirements

Others

Candidature in the Master of Professional Accounting.

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
  • SoftwareDetails - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
  • TravelDetails - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
  • OtherDetails -

    Textbook requirements:

    Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

    Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

    Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Description

Students will develop an in depth understanding of the major products traded in global financial markets. The role of money and capital markets, including equity and debt securities, is examined. Derivative instruments and their role in risk reduction are discussed. The domestic financial system and the role of financial institutions are explored in the context of facilitating transactions. Using theories from behavioural finance, students consider how people interact in financial markets.

Assessments

Qualitative and Quantitative Questions: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 3 Quizzes: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 3 Essay: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2, 3 Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 min. Students must obtain at least 50% in the exam (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass (or better) in the subject. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

  • Qualitative and quantitative questions (20%)
  • Essay (10%)
  • Online Quizzes (10%)
  • Final Examination (60%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate UNE-MPA-MAS-2021

Master of Professional Accounting

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