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BANK3013: International Banking Management

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit covers various theoretical and applied issues for the international financial markets in which international banks operate in. Topics covered include theories of international banking; internationalisation of banking - US, Japan and Chinese experience; competitiveness strategies; international banking and debt crises; Euro currency markets; financial secrecy and money laundering; and the role of foreign banks in emerging markets.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Finance
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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BANK2011 or ECOS2004 or FINC2011
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Suk-Joong Kim, sukjoong.kim@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Luke Deer, luke.deer@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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Final exam
Exam with MC and long essay questions and covers the second half of unit
35% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Supervised test
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Mid-semester exam
Exam with MC and long essay questions and covers the first half of unit
35% Week 07
Due date: 14 Sep 2024 at 18:10
2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment hurdle task group assignment Research project
A group research report with an open topic in international banking.
30% Week 11
Due date: 18 Oct 2024 at 18:00

Closing date: 25 Oct 2024
20 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Mid term exam will cover the first half of the topics covered in this unit. It is a closed book exam and will be in week 7.
  • Final exam will cover the second half of the topics covered in this unit. It is a closed book exam and will be during the final exam period.
  • The group research project is designed to allow students to conduct independent research in International Banking. A research group consisting of three students will submit a research proposal of their chosen topic for approval. Once approved, they will independently complete their project. Students will receive feedback and guidance by the unit coordinator throughout the process.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

The group research project has the following late penalties: 2.5/100 marks per 6 hours (10/100 marks per calendar day) for late submission. If the project is submitted more than ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

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Support for students

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The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to FINC3013 Topic 1 - Overview of International Banking; Tutorial 1 - Topic 1 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 02 Topic 2 - Internationalisation of US, Japan and China; Tutorial 2 - Topic 2 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 03 Topic 3 - International Trade Finance; Tutorial 3 - Topic 3 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 04 Topic 4 - Foreign Exchange Market; Tutorial 4 - Topic 4 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 05 Topic 5 - Eurocurrency Market; Tutorial 5 - Topic 5 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 06 Topic 6 - International Loan Syndication; Tutorial 6 - Topic 6 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 07 Lecture: Mid Term Review; Tutorial - Review Q&A Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 08 Topic 7 - International Banking Crisis - An Analysis; Tutorial 7 - Topic 7 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 09 Topic 8 - Banking Crisis in Emerging Market Countries; Tutorial 8- Topic 8 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 10 Topic 9 - Banking Crisis in Advanced Market Countries; Tutorial 9 - Topic 9 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 11 Topic 10 - Country Risk Analysis; Tutorial 10 - Topic 10 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 12 Topic 11 - International Debt Crisis; Tutorial 11 - Topic 11 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 13 Topic 12 - Financial Secrecy and International Money Laundering; Tutorial 12 - Topic 12 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Kim, Suk-Joong (2023) International Banking: A Functional Approach, World Scientific.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. explain the trends of and factors behind the current and past international financial market developments relevant for international commercial and investment banks
  • LO2. identify and explain the (policy) implications of current financial market developments in relation to international banks' strategic positioning
  • LO3. apply the experience of an independent research performed as a requirement of a group project to conduct further research to answer research question posed in a topic related to international banking.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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