25556 The Financial System

6cp
Requisite(s): 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate

The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of the operations of a modern financial system, covering its payment, financing and market-risk management activities. Its main topic areas are financial institutions, financial markets (such as stocks, bonds and foreign exchange) and derivatives (such as futures and options). It forms the foundation for further studies in investment analysis and derivative securities.

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,346.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.