Management of Financial Institutions (FNCE20002)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject aims to develop an understanding of the unique nature of financial institutions and their role in the financial system. Topics covered include measuring performance, products and pricing, regulation, the existence or non-existence of economics of scale and scope, the risks faced by financial institutions and risk management techniques used. Topical issues such as mergers between banks are discussed.

Intended learning outcomes


  • Recognize the special nature of financial intermediaries and the implications for managers;
  • Explain the products and services offered by financial intermediaries;
  • Explain the major risks faced by deposit-taking institutions;
  • Apply specific risk management techniques;
  • Discuss the various regulatory systems used in the global banking environment and apply capital adequacy requirements;
  • Reflect upon the changing nature of the financial system and consider future directions.

Generic skills

  • High level of development: application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information.

  • Moderate level of development: written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

  • Some level of development: collaborative learning; team work; use of computer software.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FNCE10002 Principles of Finance
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FNCE20001 Business Finance
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Students may not gain credit for both

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FNCE20002 Management of Financial Institutions
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
and 333-305 Management of Financial Institutions or 306-305 Management of Financial Institutions.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%)
  • Internal assessment consists of a 1000-word assignment (15%)
  • One-hour mid-semester test (15%).
  • To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorZhen Shi
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTwo hours of lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    zshi@unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

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  • Breadth options

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  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 9 April 2025