2010 Course Handbook
ECON828: International Investment and Risk
This is an advanced-level unit concentrating on various techniques in financial risk management. Topics include the analysis of risk and return, financial derivatives, international bond markets, dependence modelling, banking regulations, managing market, credit and operational risk and economic capital. A strong emphasis is placed upon developing a rigorous analytical skill-base which can then be applied to real-world issues in the financial industry.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Mr Hugh Dougherty |
| Prerequisites: | ACST603 or admission to MCom or MIB or MEc or MActPrac prior to 2011 |
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| Unit Designations: |
Commerce
Economics |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies Faculty of Business and Economics |