2013 Unit of Study

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Financial Instruments and Markets
UoS Code FINC6016
Credit points 6
Offered Semester 2
Prerequisites None
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Lectures 1x 3hr seminar per week
Assessment 2x mid-term exams (2x15%), assignment (20%), final exam (50%)
Description This unit provides students with an introduction to Australian financial markets and an evaluation of the institutions, instruments and participants involved in the industry. The main markets evaluated include the equity, money, bond, futures, options, and foreign exchange markets. The relationship between the economic environment and these markets is examined. The unit is designed to meet the ASIC \"Generic knowledge\" requirements under Policy Statement 146 for the licensing of Product Advisers (subject to approval). This unit also provides an overview of a number of other units which are offered in the postgraduate program.
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