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International Investment and Risk - AFIN828

This is an advanced-level unit concentrating on various techniques in investment and 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
When Offered:

D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

Staff Contact(s): Mr Hugh Dougherty
Prerequisites:

ACST603 or admission to MActPrac or MCom or MEc or MIntBus prior to 2011 Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ECON828
Unit Designation(s):

Commerce

Economics

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Timetable Information

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