Overview
This unit covers the operations and structure of the modern financial system. You will examine and evaluate the opportunities and risks of the financial markets for investors and corporations. You will also research the impact of contemporary issues in the money and capital markets.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Evaluation
Need to put more information in assignment resources
Assignment Resources will be reviewed and more content added.
Feedback from Evaluation
Timing of webinar too late
Earlier times will be scheduled.
- Examine the operations and structure of the financial system
- Evaluate the opportunities and risks inherent in financial markets for the investor and the corporation using basic financial mathematics
- Research contemporary issues impacting on investment decisions and the sustainability of financial markets.
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 20% | |||
| 2 - Research Assignment - 40% | |||
| 3 - Presentation - 40% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | |||
| 2 - Communication | |||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | |||
| 4 - Research | |||
| 5 - Self-management | |||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | |||
| 7 - Leadership | |||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 20% | ||||||||
| 2 - Research Assignment - 40% | ||||||||
| 3 - Presentation - 40% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Financial Markets, Institutions and Money
Edition: Fourth (2019)
Authors: Kidwell, Brimble, Docherty, Mazzola, Basu
John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
Brisbane Brisbane , Queensland , Australia
ISBN: 9780730363521
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
This hardcopy version has an interactive ebook code supplied with the text. This means students can have both a hardcopy and access an e-version.
Paper copies can be purchased from the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.mcinnes@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Overview of Modern Financial System
Chapter
Chapters 1 and 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Refer to
Weekly Study Guide for Reading List, Application Questions and Preparation for
the Webinar
Module/Topic
Monetary Authorities
Chapter
Chapters 3 and 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Refer to
Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
Module/Topic
RBA and Interest Rates
Chapter
Chapters 4, 6 and 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Refer to
Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
Module/Topic
Financial Mathematics for Money and Capital Markets
Chapter
Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- 10 Min Presentations commence this week [Refer ASSESSMENT Section in Moodle for the Schedule of Allocated Topics]
- Activity 1 Due: Online Quiz available form 10am Thursday until 10pm Saturday
Module/Topic
Money and Capital Markets
Chapter
Chapters 8 and 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- 10 Min Presentations [Refer ASSESSMENT Section in Moodle for the Schedule of Allocated Topics]
Module/Topic
Term Break
Chapter
Term Break
Events and Submissions/Topic
Term Break
Module/Topic
Equity and Derivatives
Chapter
Chapters 10 and 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- 10 Min Presentations [Refer ASSESSMENT Section in Moodle for the Schedule of Allocated Topics]
Module/Topic
Foreign Exchange Market: Structure and Operations
Chapter
Chapter 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- 10 Min Presentations [Refer ASSESSMENT Section in Moodle for the Schedule of Allocated Topics]
- Activity 2 Due: Online Quiz available form 10am Thursday until 10pm Saturday
Module/Topic
Commercial and Non-financial Institutions
Chapter
Chapters 14 and 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- 10 Min Presentations [Refer ASSESSMENT Section in Moodle for the Schedule of Allocated Topics]
Module/Topic
Investment Banking and Venture Capital
Chapter
Chapter 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- 10 Min Presentations [Refer ASSESSMENT Section in Moodle for the Schedule of Allocated Topics]
- Activity 3 Due: Online Quiz available form 10am Thursday until 10pm Saturday
RESEARCH REPORT: FINANCIAL MARKETS Due: Week 9 Monday (11 May 2020) 3:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
International Banking
Chapter
Chapter 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- 10 Min Presentations [Refer ASSESSMENT Section in Moodle for the Schedule of Allocated Topics]
Module/Topic
Insurance, Investment Companies and Superannuation Funds
Chapter
Chapter 17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
Module/Topic
Regulation of Financial Institutions
Chapter
Chapter 13
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Refer to Weekly Study Guide for Reading List and Tutorial Questions
- Activity 4 Due: Online Quiz available form 10am Thursday until 10pm Saturday
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 On-campus Activity
This is an individual assignment.
Comprehensive guidelines, submission instructions, resources and marking guide will be available on Moodle in the ASSESSMENT Section.
There are 4 Activities. Each Activity is worth 5 marks and includes comprehension questions, calculations and research activities.The purpose of the activities is to:
- build your skills and knowledge progressively
- ensure you have a strong understanding of money and capital markets as well as the operational aspects of financial institutions and investment instruments
- establish specific competencies that will help you with Assessment Item 2: Research Report Financial Markets
Hard copies of the Activity questions will be available in ASSESSMENT Section of Moodle.
Submissions are due in Weeks 4, 7, 9 and 12 and will take the form of an Online Quiz.
- Activity 1 covers material from Weeks 1,2 and 3 - online access available between 10am Thursday and 10pm Saturday in Week 4
- Activity 2 covers material from Weeks 4,5 and 6 - online access available between 10am Thursday and 10pm Saturday in Week 7
- Activity 3 covers material from Weeks 7,8 and 9 - online access available between 10am Thursday and 10pm Saturday in Week 9
- Activity 4 covers material from Weeks 10, 11 and 12 - online access available between 10am Thursday and 10pm Saturday in Week 12
IMPORTANT: Due to the progressive nature of this assignment any requests for extensions are likely to be denied.
Available from 10 am Thursday to 10 pm Saturday of Weeks 4, 7, 9 and 12.
Feedback regarding incorrect answers will be available after each activity has been closed.
Marking Criteria provided under ASSESSMENTS on Moodle
- Examine the operations and structure of the financial system
- Evaluate the opportunities and risks inherent in financial markets for the investor and the corporation using basic financial mathematics
- Research contemporary issues impacting on investment decisions and the sustainability of financial markets.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Self-management
2 Research Assignment
This is a GROUP ASSIGNMENT.
- For online students, you have the option of working as a group of one or two [if practical].
- For on-campus students, this is a group assignment and you will work as a group of two.
Full details of the research question, expectations and submission details related to this assignment will be available on Moodle under ASSESSMENTS.
In summary, you will demonstrate your ability to research a contemporary issue impacting on investment decisions and the sustainability of financial markets by:
- reviewing a range of literature
- documenting your findings
- drawing conclusions about the issues and impact on investors
- accurately referencing the source literature using the APA reference format
IMPORTANT POINTS
- Word limit: 2,000 words
- Refer to the Marking Criteria to understand how you can maximise your grade
- Ask for help well ahead of the due date
- Attention to proper referencing and well organised reporting is critical.
- ASSESSMENT resources in Moodle include Report Writing guidance and an APA Referencing guide
Week 9 Monday (11 May 2020) 3:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Friday (22 May 2020)
Feedback and marked rubric will be posted in Gradebook
A detailed marking criteria and rubric is available on Moodle under ASSESSMENTS. In summary, marks will be based on
the quality and attention given to:
- presentation and organisation of the report
- development of a persuasive argument
- use of effective reference material to support the argument
- in-text referencing and accurate formatting of reference list
- Examine the operations and structure of the financial system
- Evaluate the opportunities and risks inherent in financial markets for the investor and the corporation using basic financial mathematics
- Research contemporary issues impacting on investment decisions and the sustainability of financial markets.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Self-management
3 Presentation
This is a GROUP ASSIGNMENT.
- For online students, you have the option of working as a group of one or two [if practical].
- For on-campus students, this is a group assignment and you will work as a group of two.
Specific requirements, tasks and submission details will be provided in ASSESSMENTS on Moodle.
In summary, this assignment has 2 components - oral presentation (10 minutes) and written..
- The oral component is a presentation of 10 minutes duration.
- The written component includes: 1) PowerPoint slides and will be limited to 10 slides [1 x combined title and introduction, 8 slides for main content and 1 x conclusion] PLUS 2) Audience handouts made up of 2 x A4 sheets and both sides can be used - such as infographics.
You will be allocated a topic and date for your presentation [available in week 1].The topics will be selected from contemporary and topical issues covered in weeks 3 - 10.
A range of resources, including exemplars of presentations given by former students are available on Moodle under ASSESSMENTS.
Presentations will be held from week 4 to 10. Schedule of allocated topics and presentation date available on Moodle under ASSESSMENTS.
Feedback will be posted on Gradebook within 7 days from the date of presentation.
A detailed marking guide and rubric is available on Moodle under ASSESSMENTS. In summary you will be graded on:
- quality of presentation and content
- effective use of powerpoint slides
- ability to engage the audience
- useful and well presented audience handouts
- Examine the operations and structure of the financial system
- Evaluate the opportunities and risks inherent in financial markets for the investor and the corporation using basic financial mathematics
- Research contemporary issues impacting on investment decisions and the sustainability of financial markets.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Self-management
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
