Modern Finance Issues
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
Concurrent Pre-requisite (can be completed prior or at same time)
Aims and objectives
This unit aims to teach students the latest theoretical and analytical skills with respect to the current issues of the finance industry. Students will learn about technological innovations that disrupt financial services. Governance issues that are relevant to the financial industry will be discussed as well. Additionally, this unit introduces current topics in finance research and provides a platform to conduct independent research.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply coherent and advanced knowledge on current issues in finance and evaluate the impact of these issues in a global setting.
2. Critically analyse financing innovations and the impact of these innovations on the future of business practices.
3. Evaluate corporate governance issues and ethical dilemmas in the financial industry
4. Apply coherent knowledge of financial technology to conduct research and analyse financial data
5. Communicate in a professional manner to a wide range of audiences
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Class | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Online Assignment | Group | 20-30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Examination | Individual | 40-60% | 1,2,3 |
| Research Project | Individual | 25-35% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
- Introduction to current finance research
- Financial Crime Issues
- Islamic Banking and Finance
- Micro Finance and poverty alleviation
- Working Capital Management
- Lease financing and evaluation
- Multinational Financial Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions evaluation
- Corporate Governance
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.