Treasury Management (FNCE90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject consists of a structured reading program and assignments and a series of seminars presented by practitioners on various aspects of Treasury Management and related themes. Topics covered include issues such as treasury functions, international borrowings, corporate ratings, foreign exchange exposure management, interest rate risk management, value based management, treasury performance measurement, liquidity management systems and controls, tax and accounting issues.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe the corporate and financial institution treasury functions;
- Explain the rationale for the treasury function in corporations;
- Evaluate the risk management framework required for corporate, banking and government entities in areas such as foreign exchange, interest rates, liquidity, credit and commodity price risk management;
- Explain how a treasurer would identify, measure, manage and report foreign exchange and interest rate exposures;
- Critically evaluate techniques used to identify and manage exposure to cash-flow and liquidity risk;
- Compare and distinguish between the types of treasury function operated by a corporate entity as apposed to that operated by a financial institution;
- Examine the control framework and evaluate the corporate governace issues associated with the operation of a treasury function.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Collaborative learning
- Problem solving
- Team work
- Statistical reasoning
- Application of theory to practice
- Interpretation & analysis
- Critical thinking
- Synthesis of data and other information
- Evaluation of data and other information
- Using computer software
- Accessing data and other information from a range of sources
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-FINANCE Master of Finance
- MC-FINENH Master of Finance (Enhanced)
- GD-FINANCE Graduate Diploma in Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma in Finance
Option 2
Admission into the Master of Accounting or a Master of Management program
AND
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNCE90018 | Corporate Financial Policy |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| FNCE90056 | Investment Management |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Group research report (normally groups of 4-5 students, requiring 20-25 hours of work per student).
| From Week 9 to Week 11 | 20% |
Mid-semester examination
| Mid semester | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Antony Cusack Mode of delivery Online Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 - Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Antony Cusack Mode of delivery Online Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Management (Finance) Course Master of Management (Accounting and Finance) Course Master of Finance - 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022