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Management of Financial Institutions (FNCE20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2024
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
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High level of development: application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information.
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Moderate level of development: written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
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Some level of development: collaborative learning; team work; use of computer software.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FNCE10002 | Principles of Finance |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
FNCE20001 Business Finance
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
333-305 Management of Financial Institutions
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignment
| 15% | |
Mid-semester test.
| Mid semester | 15% |
An examination
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
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: 27 April 2024