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Issues in Applied Finance - AFIN310

Lectures in this unit are presented by leading practitioners from the finance industry and by experienced faculty members. The unit looks at a range of applied issues, and the aim is to gain an understanding of how theory and practice mesh in the real world of financial markets. Topics covered include: commercial property investment; bond and currency trading strategy; managing market risk; use of stochastic techniques; mergers and acquisitions; funds management; rating agency methods; credit risk modelling; global portfolio management; and ethics in financial markets.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

E1 - Evening; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

Staff Contact(s): Mr Lurion De Mello
Prerequisites:

(ACCG252 or AFIN252) and ECON241 and 48cp Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): FIN310
Unit Designation(s):

Commerce; Economics

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Timetable Information

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