Course Title: Risk Management
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Risk Management
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BAFI1026 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 2 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020 |
BAFI1028 |
Kolej Metropolitan |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Face-to-Face | Offsh 1 09 |
BAFI1029 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Face-to-Face | Offsh 1 09, Offsh 3 09, Offsh 1 10, Offsh 3 10, Offsh 1 11, Offsh 3 11, Offsh1 12, Offsh3 12, Offsh1 13, Offsh3 13, Offsh1 14, Offsh3 14, Offsh1 15, Offsh3 15, Offsh1 16, Offsh3 16, Offsh2 17, Offsh3 18, Offsh1 19, Offsh3 19, Offsh1 20, Offsh3 20, Offsh1 21 |
BAFI2048 |
Hong Kong Management Associatn |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Face-to-Face | Offsh 3 09 |
BAFI2048 |
Hong Kong Management Associatn |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Internet | Offsh3 13 |
BAFI3192 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Face-to-Face | Viet2 2012, Viet1 2013, Viet2 2013, Viet3 2013, Viet1 2014, Viet2 2014, Viet3 2014, Viet1 2015, Viet2 2015, Viet3 2015, Viet1 2016, Viet2 2016, Viet3 2017, Viet1 2019, Viet2 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet3 2020 |
BAFI3232 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
625H Economics, Finance and Marketing |
Face-to-Face | Viet1 2020, Viet3 2020 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Thanh Truong
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1119
Course Coordinator Email: thanhtan.truong@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 80. Lv 11
Course Coordinator Availability: Please email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
004949 - Financial Markets or equivalent offering code.
Course Description
This course aims to expand on the concepts that you have been introduced to in Financial Markets. You will be introduced to the concepts of financial risk management and how to identify exposures and their associated risks. It will also introduce various hedging and derivative instruments that are used in financial markets. You will also be able to appreciate the role of the Treasury function within corporations and banks and differentiate between the two. This course is designed to enable you to apply your academic learning to a contemporary workplace situation. The integration of work-based learning and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic business problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Recognise and evaluate the uncertainty of business decision-making In diverse business contexts.
- Understand the concepts associated with derivatives Pricing Models, to apply in risk management.
- Apply the Australian and global prudential regulatory framework and the risk management requirements in risk management contexts.
- Understand and apply different methods of quantifying risk in different asset classes.
- Develop professional communication skills appropriate to the finance industry to work collaboratively and effectively in broad professional contexts.
- Evaluate the functionalities of corporate treasuries as they apply in the Australian context.
Overview of Learning Activities
To achieve the objectives listed above this course you are required to participate in various learning activities. These activities comprise, but are not limited to, the following:
- Attendance at and note taking during scheduled lectures and demonstration lectures.
- Attendance at and participation during demonstration lectures.
- Reading of and note taking from recommended text and distributed references.
- Completion of demonstration problems prior to each demonstration lecture.
- Completion of three Dealing Simulation team (group) journals.
- Completion of one mid semester test.
Overview of Learning Resources
Various learning resources are available online through myRMIT Studies\Canvas. In addition to topic notes; assessment details and a study schedule you may also be provided with links to relevant online information; readings; audio and video clips and communication tools to facilitate collaboration with your peers and to share information.
Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
What will I need to access and read for this course?
myRMIT
A comprehensive set of PowerPoint slides for each topic is available from the myRMIT under timed release. Other materials will be distributed in class from time to time.
You are also encouraged to read widely from many financial publications, and are expected to read the financial press and journals.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:
Assessment Task 1: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 2: 30%
Linked CLOs: 2, 4 ,5, 6
Assessment Task 3: 50%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.