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Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats · ANU College of Business and Economics
This course is designed to familiarise students with the components of the financial system as well as to introduce them to the three basic ideas underpinning finance, namely the time value of money, diversification and arbitrage. In doing so, the course provides students with introductory exposure to financial transactions, institutions and markets including money markets, stock markets, foreign exchange and derivative markets and the instruments traded therein. It also provides students with a solid foundation for later studies in finance.
Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: exams, assignments, quizzes, presentations and other assessment as appropriate
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Students are expected to commit 130 hours of work in completing this course. This includes time spent in scheduled classes and self-directed study time.
Information about the prescribed textbook will be available via the Class Summary